Old-Fashioned Apple Fritters

Ingredients

• 125 g (1 cup*) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or ground cinnamon)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 120 g (1/2 cup) whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 medium (or 2 large) apples
• Neutral vegetable oil for frying
• 120 g (1 cup) powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 - 2 Tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil over medium heat in a...: Heat the oil over medium heat in a deep pan or deep fryer to 356°F/180°C. While it is heating, prepare the batter.

2. 2

   Peel and dice the apples into chunks.

3. 3

   In a large bowl measure out the flour...: In a large bowl measure out the flour and add the sugar, salt and baking powder. Whisk it well together.

4. 4

   In a separate small bowl, whisk together the...: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, and a few flour streaks remain.

5. 5

   Add in the chunks of apple and stir...: Add in the chunks of apple and stir to combine further.

6. 6

   When the frying oil is at the correct...: When the frying oil is at the correct temperature, carefully lower mounds of apple fritter batter into the oil. Use around 2-3 Tablespoons of batter per fritter.

7. 7

   Fry for around 2 minutes on each side...: Fry for around 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and the inside is cooked. The timings will vary depending on the size of the fritters. Test that the fritters are cooked through in the middle by inserting a knife into the middle and seeing that it comes out clean.

8. 8

   It's best to fry the fritters in small...: It's best to fry the fritters in small batches so that the temperature of the oil doesn't drop too much. Remove the hot fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to remove the excess oil, then transfer the warm fritters to a wire rack.

9. 9

   Continue with the remaining fritter batter.

10. 10

    Dust the fritters with powdered sugar, or coat...: Dust the fritters with powdered sugar, or coat them with vanilla glaze.

11. 11

    In a bowl add the powdered sugar, milk...: In a bowl add the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. Whisk together until glossy and smooth.

12. 12

    Dip the still-warm fritters in this glaze, then...: Dip the still-warm fritters in this glaze, then let them drip on a wire rack.