A recipe for apple fritters loaded with juicy Gala apples, giving every bite more fruit than dough. Enhanced with bourbon for extra depth (optional) and finished with a warm glaze, perfect for a late-night snack.
1. Heat peanut oil to 375°F in a deep pot or fryer.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and bourbon until smooth.
4. Stir wet into dry just until combined. Batter should be thick but scoopable.
5. Fold in grated and cubed Gala apples along with any apple juice from the cutting board.
6. Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
7. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels.
8. Toss warm fritters in cinnamon sugar if you’d like extra crunch.
9. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle or dip fritters while still warm. Let set 5–10 minutes before devouring.
