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Perfect Apple Fritters

Diced apples suspended in a simple pastry dough (actually, it is a batter), and deep-fried. Delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Course: Afternoon Tea
Servings: 12

Ingredients

For sautéing the apples

  • 2 apples ('Honey Crisp' works well here), diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the fritter batter

  • 1 2/3 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk

For frying the fritters:

  • Enough avocado oil to reach 1 1/2 inches in a 10-inch-diameter skillet

For the glaze

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Just enough milk (or apple cider) to make a smooth, pourable glaze

Instructions

Sauteing the apples:

  • Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a 10-inch skillet. Add the diced apples, and sprinkle with the tablespoon of sugar and the 3/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sautee until the apples become fork tender -- about 8 minutes. Cool completely before proceeding.

Heating the oil and making the fritter batter:

  • Wash out and dry the 10-inch skillet. Add the oil (enough to reach 1 1/2 inches up the sides), place over medium heat. Heat the oil to 360°F (182°C).
    While the oil is heating, make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3 tablespoons of sugar, the baking powder, salt, the teaspoon of cinnamon, and the nutmeg.
  • In a small bowl or glass measure, whisk together the beaten eggs, vanilla, and milk.
  • Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, and stir until well combined. If the mixture seems very stiff, add droplets of additional milk. Use a spatula to fold the sautéed apples into the batter.

Frying the fritters:

  • Use two soup spoons or a cookie scoop to gently drop dollops of the batter into the hot oil. (You can fry 3 or 4 fritters at a time in the 10-inch skillet.) Fry until the underside turns a rich, golden brown -- about 90 seconds. Flip the fritters, and let them brown on the underside for about 1 minute.
  • As the fritters are done, transfer them to a cooling rack placed over a paper towel-lined baking tray to drain. Cool completely before glazing.

Making the glaze:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt. Brush or spoon the glaze onto the fritters. Enjoy!