Stuffing Fritters Recipe

Name: Stuffing Fritters Recipe
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium onion); 3/4 cup diced peeled Granny Smith apple (about 1 apple); 1/2 cup finely chopped celery (about 1 large stalk); 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; For the Batter; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 quart peanut or vegetable oil; 1/4 of bacon drippings (optional)