Apple Fritters

 
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup milk 
3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into small cubes
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 

2-3 tablespoons water

1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Add the salt and sugar and whisk it all together.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla until frothy. Fold the flour mixture into the eggs, followed by the milk. Add the apples and fold through to combine. Careful not to over mix.

3. In a medium skillet, pour in enough oil to be 1/4 inch deep. Heat it over medium heat - it is hot enough when you dip the end of a wooden spoon in and it starts to bubble after a couple of seconds.
4. Place 1/4 cup of batter into the hot oil, 3-4 at a time (don’t overcrowd the pan). Cook for 3-4 minutes until dark golden, then turn and cook on the other side a further 3-4 minutes.

5. Transfer a wire rack to let them cool.

6. To make the glaze, soft the powdered sugar into a small bowl, then add the water a little at a time until you have a runny glaze.

7. Dip the tops of the fritters into the glaze, then turn glaze side up back on the wire rack for another couple of minutes.

(Source: https://therecipecritic.com/apple-fritters/#wprm-recipe-container-115903)