Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 2-3 cups canola or vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 large apple (peeled, cored and diced)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instruction

  • In a large bowl, combine the yeast, flour, sugar, salt and cinnamon. Mix well.
  • Add the milk, egg yolks, melted butter and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl. Cover and place in a warm (85°F) location for 2 hours.
  • To make the Apples, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the diced apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Stir until well coated. Add the apple cider and let cook for 9-10 minutes, or until cider is mostly reduced. Set aside to cool.
  • Once dough has rested, transfer it to a well-floured countertop. Press dough out into a square approximately 10"x10". (The dough should be soft and roll-able at this point.) Spread the cooked apples evenly around the top of the dough, and then fold the dough into thirds (like a letter). Place dough on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Cover and place back in a warm location for another 30 minutes.
  • Using a deep fryer or a large Dutch oven, heat the canola or vegetable oil to 375°F. (An easy way to check the temperature is to drop a pinch of flour in the oil. If it bubbles up and turns brown quickly, then the oil is ready to go.)
  • On a well-floured surface, carefully press/roll the dough out into a rectangle about ½” thick.
  • Cut the dough into 4-oz pieces (~1/3 cup of dough) and set pieces on a well-floured surface to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the Glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract in a small stainless steel bowl. Place bowl over a medium saucepan of gently boiling water (make sure water doesn’t touch bottom of bowl). Heat until Glaze is warm, stirring occasionally.
  • Gently press/roll each piece of dough into a 4” oval. Carefully place the dough in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 60-90 seconds per side. (Tip: Don’t forget to flip the fritters to ensure even cooking.)
  • Remove fritters from the oil and let dry on paper towels.
  • While still warm, brush the fritters with the warm Glaze.
  • Let fritters cool before serving.