Apple Fritters
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4.9
Apple Fritters
Description
The batter is made from all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, milk, eggs, and vanilla, mixed gently to keep it tender. Diced apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are folded in to provide moisture and fruity bursts within each fritter.
Fritters are fried in 1.5 inches of vegetable oil heated to 350°F, ensuring a golden crust without greasiness. Consistent size fritters fried in batches cook evenly. After frying, they can be glazed with a simple mixture of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract or coated with cinnamon sugar for texture.
Apple fritters are best served warm. They combine cinnamon and vanilla flavors to enhance the apples. Variations include adding fresh lemon juice to incorporate brightness and experimenting with additional warm spices like nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom.
Using a candy thermometer ensures proper oil temperature. Adjusting heat during frying maintains consistent frying conditions. Smaller diced apples soften well in frying, and a uniform fritter size helps with even cooking.
Ingredients
For the Fritters:
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (180g)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup milk 180mL, whole
- 2 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large apple about 1 pound/450g), peeled cored, and diced (Granny Smith apples, Honeycrisp apples
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar (240g)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk whole
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Fritters:
- Fill a large pot or Dutch oven with vegetable oil 1½ inches deep. Place over medium high heat with a candy or deep fry thermometer attached to the side. Heat the oil to 350°F. Adjust temperature if needed.
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with paper towels and set a wire rack on top of the towels.
- While the oil is heating, make the batter. In a large bowl whisk together the flour sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. Pour into the dry mixture. Use a spatula to fold the mixture together until just a few streaks of flour remain.
- Add the apples and mix together so all the apples are coated and the flour is incorporated.
- Once the oil is to temperature, scoop by the batter by about ¼ cup per fritter into the hot oil. I suggest frying about 4 to 6 fritters at a time.
- Fry until golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip and continue frying until golden brown on the other side, about 2 more minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer fritters to the wire rack and continue frying until better is all used up.
For the Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and vanilla. You want a thin glaze, so add more milk if needed. Either dip the fritters in the glaze and allow to set on a wire rack or use a spoon to drizzle the glaze over the hot fritters. Let the fritter sit for 10 minutes to allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- Dice apples small to ensure they soften properly while frying.
- Consider adding spices like freshly grated nutmeg, ground ginger, cardamom, or pumpkin pie spice for different flavor notes.
- Use a candy or deep-fry thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350°F for consistent frying.
- Adjust stove heat as needed during frying to keep oil temperature steady after adding batter.
- Use a measuring cup or scoop to portion fritters evenly, about ¼ cup per fritter, for uniform cooking.
- Add lemon juice to apples before mixing to brighten flavor, or substitute lemon juice in glaze to balance sweetness.
- For a crunchier finish, skip the glaze and toss fritters in cinnamon sugar immediately after frying.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 363mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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