Cinnamon Apple Fritters

Cinnamon Apple Fritters– As a family, we have a long-standing love of visiting apple orchards.  There’s just something exciting about a fresh crop of apples and a bountiful harvest. And the smell of apples in the air is intoxicating.  Pure, sweet fruit straight from the tree to your table.  One of the many wonders of God’s creation  The aroma is particularly pleasing if the orchard also produces cider to go along with these cinnamon apple fritters.

The cider bar at one of our favorite apple orchards has a restaurant that serves hot, powdered sugar dusted apple fritters to everyone who enters the door. It’s their way of saying “Welcome y’all!”  And, a mighty warm welcome it is, if I say so myself.  We couldn’t possibly wait until our yearly visits to enjoy them.  These apple-filled fritters can be whipped-up in a snap for a taste of apple orchard treats from the heart of my own kitchen.

Ingredients you’ll need:
2 cup self-rising flour [see how to make your own]
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg or allspice
1/8 tsp ground ginger
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup [1 stick] butter melted
3/4 cup whole buttermilk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 medium/large golden delicious apples, peeled, cored, small dice
Powdered sugar for dusting

Directions: 
In a heavy bottomed pot heat approximately 5 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F.  In a medium-size mixing bowl, sift together the self-rising flour,  sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg or allspice and ginger.  Add the melted butter, buttermilk, beaten eggs and vanilla. Mix well.

Add the diced apple and mix until evenly distributed.  Use a 2 oz ice cream scoop or a Tbsp to drop into the hot oil.  Maintain the oil temp between 350°F-360°F for the best results.  Cook in batches for approximately 3 minutes per side until golden.  Turn for even browning.

Use a slotted spoon and remove to a paper towel lined cookie sheet to drain.  Dust with powdered sugar, serve immediately.  Yield: 24 apple fritters [amount can vary]

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Cinnamon Apple Fritters

Servings 24 fritters [May vary]

Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• 2 cup self-rising flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg or allspice
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• 2 large eggs beaten
• 1/2 cup [1 stick] butter melted
• 3/4 cup whole buttermilk
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 medium/large golden delicious apples peeled, cored, small dice
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. In a heavy bottomed pot heat approximately 5 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F.
2. In a medium-size mixing bowl, sift together the self-rising flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg or allspice and ginger.
3. Add the melted butter, buttermilk, beaten eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
4. Add the diced apple and mix until evenly distributed.
5. Use a 2 oz ice cream scoop or a Tbsp to drop into the hot oil. Maintain the oil temp between 350°F-360°F for the best results.
6. Cook in batches for approximately 3 minutes per side until golden. Turn for even browning.
7. Use a slotted spoon and remove to a paper towel lined cookie sheet to drain.
8. Dust with powdered sugar, serve immediately.