Description
Delicious and crispy apple fritters made from a cinnamon-spiced batter studded with diced apples, fried to golden perfection and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect as a breakfast treat or an indulgent snack.
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, about 2 inches deep)
Glaze Ingredients
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour the unsweetened applesauce and milk into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined to form a batter.
- Fold in Apples: Carefully fold the diced apples into the batter ensuring they are evenly distributed without overmixing.
- Heat Oil: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 375°F (190°C), suitable for frying.
- Fry Fritters: Using a ⅓ cup measuring scoop, gently drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and lightly spread them flat. Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown, then carefully flip with tongs and cook the opposite side for 1-2 minutes.
- Drain and Cool: Remove the cooked fritters from the oil and place them on a wire cooling rack with a pan or parchment paper underneath to catch excess oil drippings.
- Prepare Glaze: While the fritters cool, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth and free of lumps.
- Glaze Fritters: Dip each cooled fritter into the vanilla glaze ensuring it is coated, then return to the cooling rack to allow the glaze to harden and drip off.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
- Ensure the oil temperature stays consistent at 375°F for perfectly cooked fritters.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep fritters light and fluffy.
- Glaze can be adjusted for thickness by adding more milk or powdered sugar.
- Store leftover fritters in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
