apple fritters

• 2 tbsp white sugar
• 2 extra large eggs
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2-3 cups of firm apples cut into small (4mm) squares
• 1.5 litres vegetable oil

Glaze:

• 2 tbsp half&half
• 1 tbsp powdered vanilla or 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar for consistency desired

1. Cream the sugar, eggs and vanilla.

2. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt and milk.

3. Mix apple pieces with lemon juice.

4. Combine all ingredients and mix apple pieces into the batter. Batter will be runny.

5. Fry in 375° oil by spooning fritters into the oil using two large spoons, fry for approximately 2 minutes per side.