Makes about 20 fritters

Ingredients

 2 cups flour
½ cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
2  teaspoons cinnamon, freshly grated
1 teaspoon all spice
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped fine
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
¼ cup *Buffalo Trace Bourbon
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 apples, peeled and chopped small
Bourbon Black Pepper Glaze (recipe follows)

 Directions

 In bowl combine all the dry ingredients and mix well.  Add the wet ingredients and mix until a chunky batter is created.  Place the batter in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes.  Heat a large pan of oil to a medium-high heat.  Remove batter and using a large spoon, shape dough into fritter size dollops and drop into hot oil. Allow to fry for about 3 minutes per side or until both sides are golden brown.  Take out of oil and place on paper towels.  Glaze & eat!

Bourbon Black Pepper Glaze

Ingredients

1 cup powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon, freshly grated
¼ teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons Buffalo Trace Bourbon

Directions

Mix all ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over doughnuts!