Easy Apple Fritters
Ingredients
- 2 apples
medium, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice
- 500ml/2 cups kefir
or buttermilk
- 1 egg
large
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 350g/ 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
- 100g/1/2 cup icing sugar
- 2 tsp lemon or lime juice
or apple juice
Directions
- 1
Peel the apples, core them and cut into 1/4 inch dice. Set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl combine the kefir, one egg, sugar. In another bowl mix the flour, salt and baking soda. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir to combine. Stir in the diced apples and let it sit undisturbed for 20 minutes.
- 3
Add the oil to a non-stick frying pan to cover the bottom up to 1/4 inch/1 cm deep and heat it over medium heat. Test if the oil is ready by sprinkling a tiny amount of flour. If it sizzles, the oil is hot enough for frying.
- 4
Stir the batter to ensure an even distribution of the apples throughout. Scoop a small amount with either a spoon or an ice cream scoop and drop a fritter no larger than 2 inches in diameter into the hot oil. Let it cook until golden brown then flip and cook on the other side. The fritters will puff up as soon as they are flipped. Each batch takes 4.5-5 minutes to cook on medium heat. Continue until the batter is gone. You may need to add more oil throughout the process.
- 5
In a small bowl combine the icing sugar and lemon juice, stir with a spoon until you have a smooth glaze. Drizzle the glaze with a teaspoon all over the apple fritters before serving.
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About this Recipe
Craving truly delicious apple fritters without the usual fuss and mess of deep-frying? This recipe for Easy Apple Fritters is your answer, delivering all the warm, sweet satisfaction you desire with the surprising convenience of no yeast and a simple pan-fry method.What sets these homemade apple fritters apart is their incredible simplicity and clever technique. By pan-frying them gently like you would pancakes, you completely skip the messy deep fryer and the long, often unpredictable proofing time associated with traditional yeast doughs. This brilliant approach means you can enjoy fresh, flavorful apple fritters on the table in a fraction of the time, making them truly "easy" without compromising on that coveted fritter taste and texture.Prepare yourself for a delightful experience: golden-brown fritters, lightly crisp on the outside from pan-frying, yielding to a wonderfully tender interior studded with sweet, diced apple pieces. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness from the apples and a hint of tang from the simple lemon or lime juice glaze. The batter, enriched with kefir or buttermilk, plays a crucial role in achieving that wonderfully soft, pillowy crumb. With just 15 minutes of hands-on prep and around 30 minutes of gentle cooking, you'll find this a truly approachable treat that doesn't compromise on authentic flavor or satisfying texture, perfect for any home cook looking for a quick, comforting dessert or breakfast.Flexibility is a highlight of these easy fritters, making them adaptable to your pantry. The recipe wisely suggests using either kefir or buttermilk for the liquid, ensuring you can use whichever cultured dairy product you have on hand—both contribute to the fritters' tenderness and subtle tang. For the simple, two-ingredient glaze, while lemon juice provides a bright, zesty finish, feel free to swap in lime juice for a different citrus note, or even apple juice if you prefer to lean into a purely apple-centric flavor profile.These Easy Apple Fritters are perfectly suited for a special weekend breakfast or brunch, a comforting afternoon treat, or even a delightful, warm dessert. Serve them immediately, fresh from the pan, perhaps with an extra dusting of icing sugar or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent touch.