Big Apple Fritters!!!
Apple fritters bring back memories from various times in my life and all are fond memories! From family vacations, county fairs in the summertime, a small country store near our house that made them in house and were always fresh and served in a paper bag, to my mom making them for us as a treat. There is nothing like a fresh, warm, perfectly glazed apple fritter!
I remember the first time my kids enjoyed a freshly made apple fritter and how they were in heaven – sticky faces and fingers with huge smiles. This recipe is fantastic and easy to make at home. When you have a craving, or need a nostalgic treat, you can have apple fritters in no time. You don’t need to wait for a special event or trek to find a country store that makes them fresh!
They go so well with a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of milk for an afternoon treat. You will not be disappointed!
INGREDIENTS
3 cups all-purpose flour
1½ cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon Apple Pie Spice
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons butter, softened
1½ cups peeled, chopped apples
Oil for frying
Confectioners sugar
Directions
Pour oil into a deep skillet or Dutch oven to a depth of about 3 inches. Heat to 375 degrees. Sift flour, sugar, salt, and Apple Pie Spice into a large mixing bowl. Place eggs in a separate bowl and beat them lightly. Stir in milk and vanilla. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk mixture. Add butter and beat with a mixer on low speed to moisten, about ½ minute. S
crape down sides of bowl and increase speed to medium for 2 minutes longer. Fold in apples. Using a ¼ cup size measuring cup, drop into hot oil. Be careful not to splash the oil on yourself. If your pot is not very large at the top, you may be able to cook only one at a time.As the fritters cook, they will rise to the top. When browned on the first side, carefully turn them over with a spatula t
brown the second side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle immediately, and generously, with confectioner sugar or glaze I prefer glaze.To make glaze confectioners sugar and milk or water whisk together and glaze while warm.
