Nanie's Apple Fritters

Ingredients

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 4–5 minutes per batch

Yields: About 12 fritters

Ingredients:

Apples:

– 3–4 large Gala apples, diced

– 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Dough:

– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

– 1/2 cup sugar

– 3 tablespoons melted butter

– 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder

– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

– 1 large egg

– 1/2 cup milk

– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Glaze:

– 3 cups confectioners’ sugar

– 6 tablespoons milk

– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder

Directions

1. In a bowl, toss diced apples with lemon juice and set aside.

2. In a separate large bowl, mix flour, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and baking powder.

3. Create a well in the center of the dry mix. Add egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until just combined.

4. Gently fold in apples until coated.

5. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.

6. Scoop batter using a greased ice cream scoop and drop into hot oil. Fry 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.

7. Remove and drain on paper towels.

8. Mix glaze ingredients in a bowl. While fritters are still warm, dip them into the glaze and set on a wire rack to set.

Note: Best enjoyed warm and fresh.