Apple Fritters

Name: Apple Fritters
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup whole milk; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into small dice; Powdered sugar, for dusting, optional; Serving suggestions: breakfast sausage and bacon

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into small dice
Powdered sugar, for dusting, optional
Serving suggestions: breakfast sausage and bacon

Directions

1

Heat a couple of inches of vegetable oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium to medium-low heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 340 degrees F.
2

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
3

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with a fork, then add the milk, melted butter and vanilla.
4

Gently fold the dry and wet ingredients together until just combined (do not over-mix).
5

Fold in the apples, adding enough to make a very chunky batter.
6

Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, 6 to 8 at a time.
7

Fry until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
8

Remove and drain on paper towels.
9

Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm with sausage and bacon!