RECIPE NOTES AND HELPFUL TIPS
Don’t over-mix the batter, as it may make the fritters tough.
Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying so the donuts cook better, and the oil temperature is easier to maintain.
Use a candy thermometer to track the temperature of the oil.
A Dutch oven or heavy pot helps the oil hold its temperature.
Try to maintain a constant temperature of 375 degrees. When you add the batter, the temperature will drop, so you must increase the heat a tad. Likewise, when you remove the fritters from the oil, the temperature will increase, so you need to turn the heat down a tad.
Remove the fried fritters to paper towels to drain.
Store the cooled cooked fritters wrapped loosely in paper towels in a brown paper bag.
Ingredients
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 apples or Honey Crisp apples peeled cored and diced
canola oil or vegetable oil for frying
Glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Instructions
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.
