Deep Fried Apple Fritters
Servings: 6 Fritters
Ingredients
For the Fritters:
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 c gluten free all-purpose flour Bob's Red Mill GF 1 to 1 Baking Mix or Mama's Almond Blend work great
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if the all-purpose flour has this) omit if GF all purpose blend contains this or guar gum
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ c dairy free milk, unsweetened almond milk works well
- 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 c Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
- several cups of vegetable oil for frying
For Glaze:
- 1 ¼ c powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 teaspoon warm water
Instructions
- Place vegetable oil in a large skillet with high sides. Heat on medium to high heat until a thermometer reaches 375°F. This is the most important part of this recipe. A thermometer is a must.
- While the oil heats, cream eggs and sugar in a large bowl for 1-2 minutes.
- Add in flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and milk. Mix well.
- In separate bowl, combine the chopped apples and lemon juice. Add this to the dry batter and stir well.
- Once the oil is heated use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the apple fritter batter and safely drop into the hot oil with the scoop trigger.
- When the fritters turn brown, use a large slotted spoon to carefully flip. Brown on the other side.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove apple fritters and place on paper towels. Allow them to drain and slightly cool while you make the glaze.
- For the glaze: in a small bowl mix together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and water.
- Use a pastry brush to paint the glaze over all sides of each apple fritter and place on a cooling rack. Let sit for a few minutes and serve warm. These are best eaten the same day they are fried.
- Optional: Sprinkle apple fritters with powdered sugar instead of glaze.