Ingredients
- For the Fritters:
- 2 large apples (e.g., Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or any firm apple), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples:
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks. Place them in a bowl and set aside.
- Make the Fritter Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the egg and then add the milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter or vegetable oil. Mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter will be thick.
- Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Heat the Oil:
- In a deep skillet or large pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat to 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping in a small piece of batter; if it sizzles and floats to the top, the oil is ready.
- Fry the Fritters:
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, a few at a time, to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the fritters from the oil and transfer them to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the Glaze (Optional):
- While the fritters are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed.
- Glaze the Fritters (Optional):
- Once the fritters are slightly cooled but still warm, drizzle or dip them in the glaze. Let them sit for a few minutes for the glaze to set.
- Serve:
- Enjoy the apple fritters warm, as they are best when freshly made.
Tips
- Apple Varieties: Use firm apples that hold their shape well during frying. Softer apples may become mushy.
- Oil Temperature: Maintaining the right oil temperature is key to crispy fritters. Too hot, and they’ll brown too quickly; too cool, and they’ll absorb excess oil.
- Frying in Batches: Fry the fritters in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
These apple fritters are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. Enjoy the crispy, cinnamon-sweet goodness!
Apple fritters are a delightful treat that combine tender apple chunks with a sweet, cinnamon-spiced batter, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Here’s a simple recipe to make these delicious fritters at home:
Ingredients
- For the Fritters:
- 2 large apples (e.g., Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or any firm apple), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples:
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks. Place them in a bowl and set aside.
- Make the Fritter Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the egg and then add the milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter or vegetable oil. Mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter will be thick.
- Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Heat the Oil:
- In a deep skillet or large pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat to 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping in a small piece of batter; if it sizzles and floats to the top, the oil is ready.
- Fry the Fritters:
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, a few at a time, to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the fritters from the oil and transfer them to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the Glaze (Optional):
- While the fritters are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed.
- Glaze the Fritters (Optional):
- Once the fritters are slightly cooled but still warm, drizzle or dip them in the glaze. Let them sit for a few minutes for the glaze to set.
- Serve:
- Enjoy the apple fritters warm, as they are best when freshly made.
Tips
- Apple Varieties: Use firm apples that hold their shape well during frying. Softer apples may become mushy.
- Oil Temperature: Maintaining the right oil temperature is key to crispy fritters. Too hot, and they’ll brown too quickly; too cool, and they’ll absorb excess oil.
- Frying in Batches: Fry the fritters in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
These apple fritters are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. Enjoy the crispy, cinnamon-sweet goodness!