Port and Cardamom Apple Fritters

• Vegetable oil, for frying
  

• 3 c. flour
  

• ½ c. sugar
  

• ½ tsp. salt
  

• 3 tsp. baking powder
  

• 2 tsp. ground cardamom
  

• 1 tsp. cinnamon
  

• 1⅓ c. milk
  

• ⅓ c. port wine
  

• 2 eggs
  

• 3 c. Fuji and Granny Smith apples, diced
  

• Powdered sugar, for dusting
  

• 1½ c. powdered sugar
  

• 2½ tbsp. milk
  

• 1 tsp. vanilla
  

Instructions:

1. Possess a deep fryer or Dutch oven with satisfactory oil to totally submerge the fritters, and warmth to 350°F.

2. In a mountainous bowl, dash collectively the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, cardamom, and cinnamon. Pour within the milk, wine, and eggs, and dash till relaxed and thick. Plod within the apples till smartly blended.

3. The usage of a scoop or mountainous spoon, half and comparatively fall the batter into the brand new oil, making obvious to not crowd the fritters. Fry for 8–9 minutes, turning frequently, or till they’re darkish brown and totally cooked.

4. Remove the fritters from the oil, and drain them on a cooling rack or paper towel.

5. In a medium bowl, dash the glaze elements collectively till smartly blended. Drizzle the glaze over the fritters and dirt with powdered sugar as desired earlier than serving.