Apple fritters

Directions

1. Lay the diced apples in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel or several sheets of paper towel. Cover them with another towel or more paper towel and press down gently to extract excess moisture. Set aside to rest.
2. Prepare a baking sheet by covering it with paper towels and setting a wire cooling rack over the top. Keep this ready.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Whisk thoroughly.
4. In a separate glass measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the apple cider, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
5. Fold the diced apples into the dry ingredients. Gradually add the liquid mixture, stirring continuously, until everything is evenly incorporated.
6. Heat the cooking oil in a Dutch oven until it reaches 350°F. Using a 1/3-cup measure, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. If needed, gently press the fritters down to flatten them a bit. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the underside is golden brown, then flip with a slotted spoon and cook the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes. Fry about three fritters at a time. Once done, transfer them with the slotted spoon to the prepared wire rack. Allow the oil to return to 350°F before starting the next batch, being careful not to overheat or let it cool too much. Continue until all batter is used.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Add the apple cider one tablespoon at a time, stirring until you achieve a glaze that pours smoothly but holds its shape (about 3 tablespoons should do). After the fritters have cooled for roughly 10 minutes, spoon a generous amount of glaze over each one. Allow the glaze to set before serving. Enjoy!