Big Apple Fritters (Print version)
Big apple fritters loaded with real apple chunks, fried until golden and craggy, then tossed in warm cinnamon sugar. Ready in about 35 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For the fritters
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2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 large eggs
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3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples (about 3 cups/350 g), peeled, cored, and diced small
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Vegetable oil for deep frying
For the coating
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
# Instructions:
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Peel, core, and dice the apples into small cubes. Toss them with lemon juice in a bowl so they stay bright while you work.
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Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl until evenly combined.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. A few lumps are fine. Fold in the diced apples.
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Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven to 375°F. Drop heaping quarter-cup scoops of batter into the oil, frying 3 to 4 fritters at a time so the temperature stays steady. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cooked through.
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Transfer the fritters to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate. While still warm, toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated. Serve warm.
# Good to know:
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Best served warm within one hour of frying.
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Use a candy or deep-fry thermometer to maintain oil temperature.