Apple Fritters

 

FRITTERS

• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon  salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3/4 cup apple cider
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3 cups vegetable peanut oil

GLAZE

• 2 cups confectioners sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:

1.  Spread prepared apples in single layer on paper towel–lined baking sheet and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in large bowl. Whisk cider, eggs, and melted butter in medium bowl until combined. Stir apples into flour mixture. Stir in cider mixture until incorporated.
2.  Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. Scoop one tablespoon size of batter into the oil. Fry, adjusting burner as necessary to maintain oil temperature between 325 and 350 degrees, until deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to wire rack set inside rimmed baking sheet. Bring oil back to 350 degrees and repeat with remaining batter. Let fritters cool 5 minutes
3.  Meanwhile, whisk confectioners’ sugar, cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg in medium bowl until smooth. Dunk each fritter in glaze. Let glaze set 10 minutes. Serve.