Cardamom Apple Fritters with Maple Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 pound honey crisp apple, (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cane sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 large egg
• 2/3 cup whole milk, (room temp)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon butter, (melted)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 1/2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 cups oil, (I use avocado)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare oil: Add 4 cups of oil to a heavy-bottomed pot. Attach candy thermometer to the side and heat over medium heat. The oil needs to reach 360°F before frying fritters. Keep an eye on the oil and adjust heat as needed.

2. 2

   Sauté apples: Add butter to a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Once skillet is hot, add cut apples, spices, sugar, and lemon juice and mix to coat apples in spices. Cook for 3 minutes or until apples just begin to gently soften. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Batter: Add dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine and set aside.

4. 4

   In a separate medium bowl whisk egg and vanilla. Add milk, and melted butter. Whisk to combine and set aside.

5. 5

   Create a well in the dry ingredients and pour in wet ingredients. Gently fold the mixture with a spatula until the wet and dry ingredients almost comes together. Fold again just until apples are coated. Do not overmix the batter or fritters will come out tough.

6. 6

   Use a cookie dough scoop to transfer batter into oil. Fry no more than 4-5 at a time. Be mindful of the temperature of the oil as it drop as you add the dough. Oil temperature needs to remain between 355°F-360°F.

7. 7

   Once golden brown on the bottom, flip using tongs or a spider strainer. Cook until golden brown.

8. 8

   Transfer cooked fritters to a wire rack or paper towel lined plate. Repeat until all fritters are cooked.

9. 9

   Maple Glaze: While fritters cool, add all maple syrup ingredients to a saucepan. Whisk until well combined, then bring to a low boil over medium heat. Drop the heat to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes or until golden brown and glossy.

10. 10

    Top with Glaze: Spoon glaze over fritters or dip fritters into the glaze and allow to set.

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    Enjoy!