Apple Fritter Recipe

Apple Fritter Recipe

10 servings
These Apple Fritter Donuts are as scrumptious as the ones at your neighborhood bakery at a fraction of the cost.  Make a batch for your family today and get ready to enjoy all the complements.

Ingredients

  • all purpose flour
    1 ½ c
  • sugar
    ¼ c
  • baking powder
    2 tsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • cinnamon
    1 ½ tsp
  • milk
    ⅓ c
  • eggs
    2
  • applesauce
    3 tbsp
  • granny smith apples or honey crisp apples peeled

    cored and diced

    2 large
  • canola oil or vegetable oil for frying
  • powdered sugar
    2 c
  • milk
    ¼ c
  • vanilla extract
    ½ tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in medium bowl. Make a well in the center and add 1/3 cup milk, eggs and applesauce. Stir just to combine. Fold in apples.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in heavy skillet, dutch oven or deep fryer to 375 degrees.  Drop about 1/4 cup of batter per fritter into hot oil; spreading it out as you drop. Cook each side until golden brown; approximately 2 minutes per side.  Use a slotted spoon to remove to paper towels to drain.

  3. 3

    Whisk together 1/4 cup milk, powdered sugar and vanilla. Dunk each fritters in the glaze turning over to make sure both sides coated.  Place on wire racks to air dry and drip.

Apple Fritter Recipe

Apple Fritter Recipe

4.9(225)20 min10 servings225 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving the irresistible aroma and taste of freshly made apple fritters, just like your favorite bakery? This homemade Apple Fritter recipe brings that delightful experience straight to your kitchen, allowing you to enjoy bakery-quality treats at a fraction of the cost.

What makes these Apple Fritter Donuts stand out is their perfect balance of a slightly crisp exterior and a tender, apple-studded interior. Crafted with readily available ingredients, you'll be able to create a sweet breakfast that's sure to earn you compliments from family and friends.

Prepare for a truly comforting and indulgent sweet breakfast. Each bite of these fritters offers soft, cinnamon-spiced dough generously speckled with juicy diced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples. They're lightly sweetened with sugar in the batter and finished with a delicate powdered sugar glaze, making them a perfectly satisfying treat. Despite their bakery-quality taste, making them yourself is surprisingly approachable.

While Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples are recommended for their ideal balance of tartness and sweetness in this apple fritter recipe, feel free to experiment with other firm, crisp apple varieties if you prefer. For a slightly different flavor profile, you could also adjust the amount of cinnamon to your preference, or even add a pinch of nutmeg. If you're out of applesauce, you might carefully substitute with a very ripe, mashed banana for a subtle flavor change.

These warm Apple Fritters are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any weekend breakfast or brunch. Serve them fresh from the fryer for the ultimate bakery experience, perhaps alongside a cup of hot coffee or a glass of cold milk for a truly delightful start to your day.

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