Apple Fritters

For this recipe you’ll need:

• Oil for frying
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 1 large red apple, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch dice
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

For the glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2 tablespoons milk

• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot until it reaches 365°.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and spices. Stir in the diced apple.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla and milk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and add the melted butter. Mix until just combined.

4. Use a large spoon to carefully drop dollops of the dough into the oil. Fry the donuts 3 or 4 at a time for about 1 to 2 minutes per side or until deep golden brown. Adjust the flame under the pot as they cook to keep the temperature as close to 365º as possible.

5. Using a skimmer, transfer the donuts to a rack set over a sheet tray. Allow to cool before glazing.

6. Stir together the glaze ingredients, and drizzle the glaze over the fritters with a spoon. (Alternatively, the fritters can be sprinkled with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar while warm.)