Ham and Apple Fritters

These are actually an invention of my mother's. Inspired by fall season ingredients, a perfect sweet and savory snack for a football Sunday.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 143 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 ¼ cups water
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, or as needed
• 1 cup diced cooked ham
• 1 medium Granny Smith apple
• 1 medium Macintosh apple
• 2 cups pancake mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Peel and core both apples, then grate into a bowl. Add pancake mix, water, ham, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg; mix until fully combined.

Step 2

Heat 3 inches oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

Working in batches, drop teaspoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and dry until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Try not to overcrowd the pan or let the fritters touch each other. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat to fry remaining fritters.

Step 4

Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.