Apple Fritters

 

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons applesauce
• 2 large Granny Smith or Honey Crisp apples peeled, cored and diced
• canola oil for frying

GLAZE

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in medium bowl. Make a well in the center and add 1/3 cup milk, eggs and applesauce. Stir just to combine. Fold in apples.
2. Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in heavy skillet, dutch oven or deep fryer to 375 degrees.  Drop about 1/4 cup of batter per fritter into hot oil; spreading it out as you drop. Cook each side until golden brown; approximately 2 minutes per side.  Remove to paper towels to drain.
3. Whisk together 1/4 cup milk, powdered sugar and vanilla. Dunk each fritters in the glaze turning over to make sure both sides coated.  Place on wire racks to air dry and drip.