Description
These Apple Fritters are crispy, golden, and bursting with sweet apple flavor, coated in a smooth vanilla glaze. A perfect treat for breakfast or dessert, these fritters combine tender diced apples with a spiced batter and are pan-fried to perfection.
Ingredients
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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 unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large apples, diced
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Glaze Ingredients
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to combine them evenly.
- Mix wet ingredients with dry: Add the unsweetened applesauce and milk to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix to keep the batter light.
- Add diced apples: Fold the diced apples carefully into the batter ensuring they are distributed evenly throughout without breaking them down.
- Heat the oil: Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat it to approximately 375°F (190°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.
- Fry the fritters: Scoop 1/3 cup of the apple fritter batter and drop it into the hot oil. Gently spread it down to flatten slightly. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip using tongs and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Drain the fritters: Remove fritters from oil and place them on a cooling rack set over a pan or parchment paper to catch excess oil drippings.
- Repeat frying: Continue frying the remaining batter in batches until all fritters are cooked.
- Prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Glaze the fritters: Dip each warm fritter into the glaze, coating completely. Place back on the cooling rack to allow the glaze to harden and any excess drip off.
Notes
- For best results, use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet to maintain the oil temperature and ensure even frying.
- The glaze can be adjusted by adding more milk if you prefer a thinner coating.
- Serve fritters warm for the best taste and texture.
- Use a deep-frying thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature and prevent soggy fritters.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
