Vegan Apple Fritters

Vegan Apple Fritters

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8 servings

• 6 cups canola oil (1.5 L), for frying
• 2 ¾ cups cake flour (345 g)
• ¼ cup light brown sugar (55 g)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅛ teaspoon allspice powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ tablespoon baking powder
• ⅔ cup unsweetened almond milk (160 ml), or non-dairy milk of choice
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (60 ml), or non-dairy milk of choice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
• 4 tablespoons margarine or vegan butter substitute, melted
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar (240 g)

Prepare

1. Heat canola oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C). Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and baking powder.
3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together ⅔ cup (160 ml) almond milk, vegetable oil, apple, melted margarine, and vanilla extract.
4. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, beating until smooth.
5. Working in batches, spoon batter into hot oil in ¼ cup (60 ml) increments and fry until golden brown and cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fritters to a wire rack and let cool.
6. Meanwhile, add powdered sugar, remaining ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and remaining ¼ cup (60 ml) almond milk to a medium bowl and whisk until smooth.
7. Drizzle the glaze over the fritters and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
8. enjoy!