Apple Fritters

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, add the flour, cream of wheat, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and pumpkin pie spice, and whisk together to combine very well.
2. 2
   Next, add in the beaten egg, the apple cider and the vanilla, and using a spatula, combine the mixture just until well blended, but not overly worked; next, add in the finely diced apples and fold them into the batter until well combined.
3. 3
   Add the vegetable or peanut oil to a large pot, and heat the oil to 325 degrees; once the oil is hot, begin frying the apple fritters by dropping tablespoonfuls carefully into the hot oil, about 4 fritters per batch; use a slotted spoon (or wire spider) to continually move the fritters around in the hot oil to prevent them from getting too dark on one side, and fry for roughly 2 minutes, or until golden-brown and cooked through in the center.
4. 4
   Remove the apple fritters from the oil and place them onto a paper towel-lined baking sheet or bowl to drain; repeat the process until all are fried.
5. 5
   In a small dish or ramekin, combine the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with the 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and set side for a moment.
6. 6
   Add the warm fritters to a jumbo-sized zip lock bag, sprinkle in the cinnamon-sugar mixture over them and shake the bag to coat the fritters evenly. (Or, as an alternative, you can sprinkle them with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.)
7. 7
   Serve while fresh and warm!