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Apple Fritters With Spiced Sugar

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A large plate filled with apple fritters and a smaller plate with one apple fritter.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi

Cinnamon, cardamom, and freshly ground black pepper lend warm spice to these sweet fritters. Any firm apple works well here. Try Honeycrisp or Pink Lady for sweet floral notes, or Granny Smith, if you prefer a little tartness. A mix of apples is also fun.

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