Caramel Apple Fritters

[Honoria]

Caramel Apple Fritters




Makes 12-14 fritters

1h 5m prep time

18m cook time




FOR THE FRITTERS:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup granulated sugar

4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 eggs

1/2 cup milk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 1/2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced

12 pieces caramel candy, chopped

3 cups vegetable oil for frying


FOR THE GLAZE:

2 cups confectioners sugar

3 tablespoons whole milk

pinch of salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom


FOR THE FRITTERS:

Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, and nutmeg. Stir in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and melted butter.


Toss apple pieces in cornstarch mixture, then fold this into batter.


In a separate bowl combine reserved cinnamon and brown sugar with cornstarch. Fold caramel and apple pieces into batter.

Heat oil to 270˚F in a deep pan. Use 2 spoons to make balls of dough and place them in oil, keeping only 4-6 or so small fritters in the pan at one time to avoid cooling the oil. Fry for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from oil to wire rack to cool.


FOR THE GLAZE:

Combine all glaze ingredients in a bowl. If too runny add a bit more sugar, if too dry add 1/ 2 teaspoon more milk at a time. Once fritted have cooled off roll each one in glaze then set on cooling rack to drip. Allow glaze to set for at least 45 minutes before serving.


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