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Pie-Spiced Apple Fritters

Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • Canola oil for frying
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. apple pie spice divided
  • 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 c. fresh apple cider
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple

Instructions

  • Fill a large Dutch oven with 1 1/2 inches oil and heat to 350°F. Set a cooling rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Combine granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon pie spice in a bowl; set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pie spice in a bowl. Whisk together cider, egg, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Peel and core apple. Coarsely grate half the apple and cut the other half into 1/4-inch pieces. Gently fold into batter.
  • Working in batches, drop spoonfuls of batter (about 2 tablespoons each) into oil. Fry, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Toss warm fritters in sugar- spice mixture. Transfer to the cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.