Step 1

Mix apples, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.

Step 2

In a bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and apple spice in large bowl to blend. Make a well in the center.

Step 3

Turn the heat to medium in a 5-quart pot add canola oil to 375 degrees. In another bowl mix together eggs, melted butter, buttermilk and vanilla. Pour into dry mix and stir until batter is blended. Fold in apples, until combined.

Step 4

When the oil is hot, use a cookie scoop or 2 tablespoons to form a rounded ball of dough, drop in oil and fry for 2 minutes per side. Place on a paper towel lined baking sheet and cool for 2 minutes.

Step 5

While fritters are frying, in a bowl mix together powdered sugar, apple spice, vanilla extract and milk. Icing should resemble heavy cream. Roll warm fritters in icing then place on a rack over a baking sheet to drain.