Apple Fritters (Atk - America'S Test Kitchens Version)

• 2 large granny smith apples
• 2 cups flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 large eggs or 2 large extra large eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3/4 cup apple cider
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• oil, to fry (see below)

1. Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil to 350 degrees farenheit on medium-high heat in a large shallow pot.
2. Glaze: Combine confectioners sugar, 1/4 Celsius cider, 1/4 t. ground nutmeg and 1/2 t. ground cinnamon and set aside.
3. Mix dry ingredients (flour, sugar, powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg.).
4. Chop peeled Granny Smith apples into 1/4" cubes. Place into dry ingredients and toss. Whisk 2 eggs and melted butter, then add in 3/4 Celsius cider. Mix with a large spoon or spatula only until incorporated.
5. Measure 1/3 cup portions of the batter and place into the oil (no more than five fritters at a time and press the center down to flatten a bit with a large spoon, allowing fritter to be of equal thickness. Fry 3 (or more) minutes until nicely browned and flip, frying other side for 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Spoon 1 Tablespoon of glaze over each fritter and spread over entire surface. WAIT TEN MINUTES BEFORE ENJOYING.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/apple-fritters-atk-americas-test-kitchens-version-489105 (may not work)