1 1/2-2cupschopped and peeled Granny Smith apples (about 3 medium)
4-6cupsvegetable oil for frying
Glaze:
2 1/2cupspowdered sugar
1/4cupsalted butter
1/4cupwhole milk
1tsppure vanilla extract
Instructions
Make batter: In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, apple pie spice and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, butter, vanilla and eggs until fully combined.
Add wet to dry ingredients. Mixing by hand until fully moistened. Fold in apples. Set aside.
Fry: In a deep pot heat oil to 350-360°F. Drop fritter batter into the oil about 1/4 cup at a time. Fry for 1-2 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through, turning as needed for even browning. Have nearby a pan lined with paper towels. Remove cooked fritters with a slotted spoon to pan. Try to maintain oil temperature throughout.
Make Glaze: In a medium size bowl, heat butter with milk in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir then repeat until butter has melted. Remove from microwave add vanilla and powdered sugar stirring until smooth. Dip fritters in glaze, moving to a cooling rack to dry. (May thin glaze further with 1 Tbsp warm milk at a time, if needed. Likewise, you can make glaze thicker by adding more powdered sugar)
Once all fritters are dipped, drizzle tops with any leftover glaze. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.