Description
Apple Fritters are warm, crispy treats made with tender apple chunks, a lightly spiced batter, and fried to golden perfection. Finished with a sweet glaze or powdered sugar, they’re perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
- For the Apple Fritters:
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or similar), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare apples: Peel, core, and chop apples into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine batter: Stir wet mixture into dry ingredients until just combined (do not overmix). Fold in chopped apples.
- Heat oil: In a deep skillet or pan, heat 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry fritters: Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil. Fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Make glaze (optional): Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and pinch of salt until smooth.
- Serve: Drizzle glaze over fritters or dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm.
Notes
Add nutmeg, ginger, or cloves for extra spice.Swap glaze with maple syrup or caramel sauce for a richer flavor.Try stuffing with cream cheese or caramelized apples for a fun twist.Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in oven or toaster oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (about 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
