Old Fashioned Apple Fritters

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in ⅓ cup milk, the eggs, and applesauce. Stir until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
3. Peel the apples and cut them into small dice (not too tiny so you still taste them). Gently fold the apple pieces into the batter.
4. In a deep pan or skillet, heat the canola oil to 375°F. When the oil is hot, carefully drop ¼ cup of batter into the oil. Fry each side for about 3 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Remove the fritter from the oil and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining batter; you should get 10 to 12 fritters.
6. Transfer all the fritters to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to cool.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ¼ cup milk to make the glaze.
8. Pour the glaze over the fritters on the rack, letting it drip down. You can glaze them 2 to 3 times until the glaze is used up.