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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 Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple fritters, apple fritters recipe, homemade apple fritters, how to make apple fritters
Servings: 12 fritters
Author: Marie Roffey

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into small cubes
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, sift together the 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Add the ½ teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons brown sugar and whisk it all together.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until frothy.
  • Fold the flour mixture into the eggs, followed by the ⅓ cup milk.
  • Add the 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into small cubes to the batter and fold to combine. Be careful not to over mix.
  • Cover a baking tray with paper towels and place a wire rack on top.
  • In a medium skillet, pour in enough vegetable oil for frying 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 ¼ 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 for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Transfer the fried fritters to the wire rack and let them cool for a few minutes while you make the glaze.
  • To make the glaze, sift the 1 ½ cups powdered sugar into a small bowl, then add the 2-3 tablespoons 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.

Notes

  1. 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.
  2. Apple fritters are best eaten fresh but if necessary can be reheated in the oven - 350F for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg

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