Apple Fritters (ATK - America's Test Kitchens Version)

Yummy, sweet, tangy, soft fritters that can be made easily and quickly with an outstanding result.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Yields: 10 fritters

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.