How to make

Apple Fritters

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Why you'll love it

They are incredibly melt in your mouth!

Ingredients

For the apple fritter dough – 1 cup warm milk (2% or whole) – 3 tbsp granulated sugar – 1 tsp dry active yeast – 3 cups diced apples about 3 medium apples – 1 tbsp lemon juice – 1 tbsp cinnamon – 2 eggs – 3 cups all-purpose flour – 1/4 tsp salt – 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened – Oil for frying For the glaze – 4 cups powdered sugar – 7 tbsp milk – 1 tsp vanilla extract

Step 1

Froth the yeast. In a large measuring cup, add the warm milk and sugar. Stir, then add the yeast on top. Let it sit in a warm place for about 20 minutes or until it becomes foamy.

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Step 2

Beat the eggs. In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs and then add them to the yeast mixture.

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Step 3

Prep the apples. While waiting for the yeast, wash, peel, and dice the apples. Place them in a bowl and add the fresh lemon juice and ground cinnamon. Stir to combine and set aside.

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Step 4

Mix in the flour and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the flour and salt, then mix in the yeast mixture using the paddle attachment.

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Step 5

Add the butter and apples. Now add the softened butter and diced apples to the dough, and mix to combine.

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Step 6

Let the dough rise. Cover the mixer bowl with plastic wrap and place it in a warm place (I usually use the oven on the bread-proof cycle) for about 1 hour so the dough can rise.

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Step 7

Heat the fry oil. Fill a heavy-bottomed pot with 1-2 inches of oil and bring the temperature to medium-high heat, about 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop up 1/4 cup of the dough and place it in the pot.

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Step 8

Fry the apple fritters. Cook them for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. Transfer the fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

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Step 9

Make the glaze. Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together in a bowl.

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Step 10

Glaze the apple fritters. Once the fritters have cooled, use a slotted spoon to dip each one in the glaze until they are fully covered. Then place them on a cooling rack to let the glaze set.

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