Apple Fritters (ATK - America's Test Kitchens Version) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Yummy, sweet, tangy, soft fritters that can be made easily and quickly with an outstanding result. Ingredients:
2 large granny smith apples |
2 cups flour |
1/3 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg |
2 large eggs or 2 large extra large eggs |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
3/4 cup apple cider |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup apple cider |
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
oil, to fry (see below) |
Directions:
1. Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil to 350 degrees farenheit on medium-high heat in a large shallow pot.
2. Glaze: Combine confectioners sugar, 1/4 Celsius cider, 1/4 t. ground nutmeg and 1/2 t. ground cinnamon and set aside.
3. Mix dry ingredients (flour, sugar, powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg.).
4. Chop peeled Granny Smith apples into 1/4 cubes. Place into dry ingredients and toss. Whisk 2 eggs and melted butter, then add in 3/4 Celsius cider. Mix with a large spoon or spatula only until incorporated.
5. Measure 1/3 cup portions of the batter and place into the oil (no more than five fritters at a time and press the center down to flatten a bit with a large spoon, allowing fritter to be of equal thickness. Fry 3 (or more) minutes until nicely browned and flip, frying other side for 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Spoon 1 Tablespoon of glaze over each fritter and spread over entire surface. WAIT TEN MINUTES BEFORE ENJOYING.
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