Apple Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 cup Flour
• 6 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 10 tbsp Milk (divided)
• 1 Egg
• 3 Apples (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
• Oil for frying (about 2/3 cup depending on pan)
• 2 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Vanilla

Method

1. Toss diced apples with lemon juice in a bowl and set aside.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk 5 tablespoons of the milk with the egg.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
5. Fold the diced apples into the batter.
6. Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat to 375°F.
7. Drop spoonfuls of batter carefully into the hot oil.
8. Fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes.
9. Remove fritters and drain on a wire rack set over paper towels.
10. Let the oil return to temperature before frying the next batch.
11. Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and remaining milk to make a glaze.
12. Drizzle or dip fritters in the glaze, then let set on the rack.