✓ Ingredients:
– 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well), peeled, cored, and chopped
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/3 cup milk
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon butter, melted
– Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil work well)
– Powdered sugar for dusting
✓ Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Batter:**
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed.
2. **Heat the Oil:**
1. In a large, deep skillet or a deep fryer, heat about 1-2 inches of oil to 375°F (190°C).
3. **Fry the Fritters:**
1. Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet.
2. Fry the fritters for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
4. **Serve:**
1. While the fritters are still warm, dust them generously with powdered sugar.
2. Serve the apple fritters warm and enjoy!
Enjoy your homemade apple fritters!