Amish Apple Fritters

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

granulated sugar

large eggs

1 cup

all-purpose flour

2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

cinnamon

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 cup

milk

2 tsp

fresh lemon juice

2 cups

peeled (, cored and chopped Granny Smith or Gravenstein apples (firm pie apples!))

Vegetable oil for deep-frying ((approx. 4-5 cups- enough to come halfway up sides of pan or skillet))

1 1/4 cups

powdered sugar

1/4 tsp

vanilla

3 tsp

warm water ((thin enough to make the glaze "paintable"))