Homemade Apple Fritters

Ingredients

• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (Honey Crisp is very good)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 cup apple cider
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3 cups peanut or vegetable oil
• 3 cups confectioners� sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider

Directions

1. Spread prepared apples in single layer on paper towel�lined baking sheet and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in large bowl. Whisk cider, eggs, and melted butter in medium bowl until combined. Stir apples into flour mixture. Stir in cider mixture until incorporated.
2. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350�. Following step 1, use 1/3-cup measure to transfer 5 heaping portions of batter to oil. Press batter lightly with back of spoon to flatten.
3. Fry, adjusting burner as necessary to maintain oil temperature between 325 and 350 degrees, until deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4. Transfer fritters to wire rack set inside rimmed baking sheet. Bring oil back to 350 degrees and repeat with remaining batter. Let fritters cool 5 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, whisk confectioners� sugar and cider, in medium bowl or large glass measuring cup until smooth. Top each fritter with 1 heaping tablespoon glaze. Let glaze set 10 minutes. Serve.
6. Yield: 8-10 fritters