Apple Fritters (Atk - America'S Test Kitchens Version) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large granny smith apples
2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 large eggs or 2 large extra large eggs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup apple cider
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup apple cider
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
oil, to fry (see below)

Preparation

Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil to 350 degrees farenheit on medium-high heat in a large shallow pot.
Glaze: Combine confectioners sugar, 1/4 Celsius cider, 1/4 t. ground nutmeg and 1/2 t. ground cinnamon and set aside.
Mix dry ingredients (flour, sugar, powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg.).
Chop peeled Granny Smith apples into 1/4\" cubes. Place into dry ingredients and toss. Whisk 2 eggs and melted butter, then add in 3/4 Celsius cider. Mix with a large spoon or spatula only until incorporated.
Measure 1/3 cup portions of the batter and place into the oil (no more than five fritters at a time and press the center down to flatten a bit with a large spoon, allowing fritter to be of equal thickness. Fry 3 (or more) minutes until nicely browned and flip, frying other side for 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Spoon 1 Tablespoon of glaze over each fritter and spread over entire surface. WAIT TEN MINUTES BEFORE ENJOYING.