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Homemade Apple Fritters
Juicy chunks of apple, coated in batter and shallow fried, these homemade apple fritters are a tender, delicious apple breakfast treat that are also incredibly simple to make. They’re topped off with an addictive but simple icing which takes them to a whole ‘nother level.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 fritters
Calories: 286 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour (5.8oz / 165g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup milk (80ml)
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into small cubes
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (6.8oz / 195g)
- 2-3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Add the salt and sugar and whisk it all together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla until frothy.
- Fold the flour mixture into the eggs, followed by the milk.
- Add the apples and fold through to combine. Careful not to over mix.
- Cover a baking tray with paper towel and place a wire rack on top.
- In a medium skillet, pour in enough oil to be 1/4 inch deep. Heat it over medium heat - it is hot enough when you dip the end of a wooden spoon in and it starts to bubble after a couple of seconds.
- Place 1/4 cup of batter into the hot oil, 3-4 at a time (don’t overcrowd the pan). Cook for 3-4 minutes until dark golden, then turn and cook on the other side a further 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer to the wire rack and let them cool a few minutes while you make the glaze.
- To make the glaze, soft the powdered sugar into a small bowl, then add the water a little at a time until you have a runny glaze.
- Dip the tops of the fritters into the glaze, then turn glaze side up back on the wire rack for another couple of minutes.
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Notes
- Don’t be tempted to cook them quicker or the outside may burn before the inside is cooked through. If this is happening, turn the heat down and let the temperature drop a little before adding more batter.
- Apple fritters are best eaten fresh but if necessary can be reheated in the oven - 350F for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
112mg
(5%)
Potassium
100mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
51IU
(1%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.