Apple Fritters

I got this recipe from The Pioneer Woman's website. It IS the most wonderful concoction ever known to man.

2 cups flour

1/2 cup sugar

2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 whole large eggs

3/4 cups whole milk

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 Tablespoons melted butter

2 whole granny smith apples, peeled and diced very small (pretty much any variety of apple is fine)

Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Canola oil, for frying

In mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients.

In separate bowl, beat the eggs with a fork, then add other wet ingredients.

Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined (do not overmix!) Fold in apples. You will want a very chunky batter.

Heat a couple of inches of canola oil over medium heat. Drop in a little bit of batter to test the heat. If it immediately sizzles and rises to the top, the oil is ready. If it darkens quickly, turn down the heat.

Drop heaping teaspoons of batter into the hot oil, several at a time. Flip them over as they begin to brown. You don't want them too dark, but cooked long enough that the centers are done. (About 2 - 2 1/2 minutes total.)

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Dust generously with powdered sugar. Serve warm!