Confession: I can't remember the last time I fried something. I mean, I don't even fry my french fries--I bake them. Add to that, Dave and I got a cast iron skillet as a wedding gift two years ago and it desperately needed seasoned. So of course when I saw this recipe I thought it was a great way to wrap up my apple baking bonanza and use up the last of the apples we picked at the orchard. Considering my lack of skills in the frying department, they turned out very well. Soft on the inside and a gentle crispness on the outside, these fritters reminded me of apple cinnamon donut holes. Cindy and Dave also got in on the taste test. Again and again. They were sweet, soft and the apples were delicious wrapped in the tasty fritter batter.
This recipe came from Pioneer Woman who I positively adore. When I saw the recipe on Tasty Kitchen, I knew it would be the perfect foray into frying and a good excuse to season my cast iron skillet that has been neglected. Ree's recipe is great and she's always so wonderful with her detailed descriptions and beautiful photos. Dave didn't think they had enough cinnamon, so Cindy suggested adding cinnamon to the powder sugar topping. But when I did that, Dave commented it was too much like a donut hole. (Never satisfied, that boy.) Ideally, being a the New Englander he is, more cinnamon in the batter would be ideal, maybe increased to a Tablespoon. I also think I made my fritters a bit too big since I had some with gooey centers. Guess I'll have to try this frying thing out again. You know, to improve my skills.
