Instructions:

Prepare the Batter:

• In a big mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt using a whisk.
• Beat eggs in another bowl before stirring in milk and vanilla extract.
• Mix together wet ingredients with the dry ones just enough to combine. Overbeating will make your fritters hard.
• Carefully stir chopped apples into batter until they are evenly distributed throughout it.

Fry the Fritters:

• Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to reach 350°F (180°C).
• Using spoonfuls of batter from either scoops or spoons drop them into the hot oil one at a time. Flatten them out with the backside of the spoon.
• Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and done all through. You may need to maintain oil temperature by altering heat.
• Remove fritters from oil when cooked using slotted spoon and drain extra oils on paper towel placed plate.

Serve:

• The fritters should be allowed to cool for a short while before serving. In case you like, you can sprinkle the powdered sugar on top of them to make them sweeter.
• Either as a warming breakfast or a relieving dessert Big Apple Fritters are enjoyed.
• This recipe makes about 12-15 Big Apple Fritters depending on their size, but feel free to put your favorite spices and toppings that may include caramel sauce or whipped cream if needed.