Apple fritters

 

Big Apple Donuts: A Delightful Treat

Apple fritters remind me of various moments in my life, and they are all wonderful memories! Family trips, summer fairs, a small local store close to our home that sold freshly made treats in a paper bag, and my mom who would make them for us as a special treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon
• 1/3 cup of milk
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons of applesauce
• 2 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• Canola oil for frying

For the Frosting:

• 2 cups of powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup of milk
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Steps: How to Prepare Big Apple Donuts

1. Put cooling racks on baking sheets lined with wax paper. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, mix the milk, eggs, and applesauce until well combined.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the diced apples.
6. In a large pot or deep fryer, heat canola oil to 375°F (190°C).
7. Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil.
8. Fry the fritters in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
9. Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared cooling racks to drain excess oil.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the frosting.
11. While the fritters are still warm, drizzle or dip them in the frosting.
12. Allow the frosting to set before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Big Apple Donuts! Have fun!