Fresh Apple Fritters fried until golden and then coated in a mixture of sugar and Bourbon make the perfect adult fall treat.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 2 hourshours20 minutesminutes
Servings 28-30 fritters
Author Christin Mahrlig
Ingredients
2cupsall-purpose flour
1tablespoonbaking powder
1/2teaspoonsalt
3tablespoonssugar
1 1/2teaspoonscinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
2eggs,beaten
1cupmilk
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
2cupsfinely choppedpeeled Granny Smith apples
Vegetable oil
1/2cupsugar
1/4cupJack Daniel's Whiskey
Instructions
In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, 3 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk the ingredients together to get any lumps out and aerate. (Or you can sift them together.)
In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
Add wet ingredients to dry and stir together. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Heat 1 to 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to about 365-375 degrees.
Fold diced apple into batter.
Drop dough by spoonfuls into oil and fry until golden brown.
Stir 1/2 cup sugar and whiskey together in a bowl. Roll fritters in whiskey mixture immediately after removing from oil.