Fritters

• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 3/4 cup boxed pancake mix (just add water variety)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 Tablespoons whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced small
• 2 Tablespoons finely chopped Soli Organic Living Thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• Splash whole milk or whiskey
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped Soli Organic Living Thyme

For the fritters:

1. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large cast iron pan to 375 degrees F.
2. Meanwhile, combine the pancake mix, granulated sugar, cinnamon, milk, vanilla, egg, and thyme in a bowl; some lumps are ok. Fold in the apples.

For the glaze:

1. Whisk together the powdered sugar, thyme, and milk or whiskey until smooth. Add more milk if needed, to make a thick dippable glaze.
2. In batches, drop 1/4-cup scoops of the batter into the oil and cook until they turn a dark amber color, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a rack or paper towel-lined plate.
3. Let the fritters cool slightly, about 30 to 45 seconds, before drizzling over the icing and returning them to the rack. Serve warm.