Gather your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.
Using a paring or peeling knife, peel, core, and slice apples into small chunks. Place in a medium-sized bowl, and sprinkle with cornstarch. Stir to coat. Set aside.
Prepare the Fritter Batter
In a large bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg to combine.
Add apple cider, large eggs, and melted butter. Mix together until moistened. Gently fold in apples.
Heat oil in Dutch oven to 350 degrees. Using a large serving spoon, heap portions of batter into hot oil. Press batter lightly with the back of spoon to flatten. Fry fritters two to three at a time, keeping oil temperature between 325-350 degrees. Cook until a deep golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side until cooked through. Transfer fritters to wire rack. Repeat for remaining batter.
Make the Glaze
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Dip fritters in glaze or spoon over fritters while still warm. Makes 8-12 fritters.
Notes
*Unless otherwise indicated, all butter used on this recipe site is salted.