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30-Minute Apple Fritters + Video
Apple fritters are an amazing fried pastry that you can make at home in only 30 minutes! Make this apple fritter recipe for a weekend treat.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 605 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
Fritter Dough
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough Jumbo size (See Note 1)
- 21 oz apple pie filling (See Note 2)
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Glaze
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup whole milk or apple juice or cider
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- cooking oil for frying (See Note 3)
Instructions
- Place a cooling rack over a large, rimmed baking sheet.
- Cut each biscuit in quarters with a sharp knife and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour in the apple pie filling, flour and cinnamon. Mix well to combine. Pour out onto a floured surface and spread into a large rectangle. Cut into 12 pieces.
- Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F in a cast iron skillet or other large, rimmed skillet.
- Using a spatula, scoop up the apple dough and carefully slide into hot oil. Do not over crowd the pan and steam them. Cook 3 minutes per side until golden, being sure not to burn. Lift out of the oil and rest on a cooling rack to drain excess oil. Keep oil at 350°F.
- In a small bowl mix together the powdered sugar, milk (or apple juice or cider), and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over each fritter until covered on the cooling rack (baking sheet will catch spillage. Allow glaze to set and rest 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Oils for Frying:
- I use peanut oil because it has a high smoke point (446°F), but in times like these any oil other than olive oil will be good. Others could be Peanut oil, Soybean oil, Vegetable oil, Safflower oil, Canola oil, Corn oil, Cottonseed oil, Sunflower oil.
- I use two 16 oz cans of refrigerated biscuit dough. I prefer the tartness of the jumbo sized buttermilk biscuits that come 8 to a can.
- If you don't want to use canned apple pie filling, peel and dice 3 apples of choice. Place apples in a sauté pan with 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Stir and cook on low until fork tender and sauce has thickened. Allow to cool, then use as you would the canned version.
- Oils for Frying: I use peanut oil because it has a high smoke point (446°F), but in times like these any oil other than olive oil will be good. Others could be Peanut oil, Soybean oil, Vegetable oil, Safflower oil, Canola oil, Corn oil, Cottonseed oil, Sunflower oil.
Nutrition Information
Calories
605kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
117g
(39%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
757mg
(32%)
Potassium
228mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
69g
(138%)
Vitamin A
40IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 605
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 605kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 117g | 39% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 757mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 69g | 138% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.