5 from 609 votes
Apple Fritters
Apple Fritters are fried dough treats made with a spiced batter containing diced apples, baking powder, and cinnamon. Once fried until golden, they are dipped in a smooth vanilla glaze, adding sweetness and moisture. These fritters offer a crisp exterior with a tender, flavorful interior punctuated by soft apple pieces and a sweet cinnamon note.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
222 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Fritter Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup applesauce unsweetened
- ½ cup milk
- 2 apple diced, large
- vegetable oil
Glaze Ingredients
- 3 cup powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Fritter Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon to combine.
- Add applesauce and milk to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a large skillet to about 375 degrees.
- Scoop 1/3 cup of the apple fritter batter and place in the hot oil, spreading it down to flatten.
- Cook on one side for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip with tongs and cook another 1-2 minutes.
- Place the cooked fritters on a cooling rack with a pan or parchment paper underneath to catch oil drippings.
- Continue with all the batter.
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Glaze Instructions
- Whisk the glaze ingredients together in a medium sized bowl until smooth.
- Dip each fritter into it.
- Place back on rack to harden and drip.
Nutrition Information
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
105mg
(4%)
Potassium
152mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
48IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 48IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.