Sourdough Apple Fritters
Ingredients
- 150 gall-purpose flour
about 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons
- 50 ggranulated sugar
about 1/4 cup
- 8 gbaking powder
about 2 teaspoons
- 3 gsalt
about 1/2 teaspoon
- 6 gcinnamon
about 2 teaspoons
- 300 gapples
chopped into 1-inch pieces, about 2 medium-sized apples, pink lady or granny smith or honeycrisp
- 100 gsourdough discard
scant 1/2 cup
- 2 largeeggs
about 100 grams
- 60 gapplesauce
about 1/4 cup
- coconut oil for frying)
or any neutral-flavored oil with a high smoke point (canola or vegetable oil
- 240 gpowdered sugar
about 2 cups
- 50 gapple cider
about 3 tablespoons, or substitute apple juice
- 2 gvanilla extract
about 1/2 teaspoon
- a pinch of salt
Directions
- 1
Heat the Oil: Pour oil into a medium pot or saucepan, filling it about 2–3 inches deep. Heat over medium heat to about 330-350ºF while you prepare the fritter dough.
- 2
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Chop the apples into 1-inch pieces (skin can be left on based on preference). Add apple chunks to the dry ingredients and gently toss with a fork to coat. Set aside.
- 3
Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, eggs, and applesauce until fully combined.
- 4
Combine the Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Check Oil Temperature: Using a thermometer, make sure the oil is around 330-350°F. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain temperature; too hot will burn the fritters, too cool will make them greasy.
- 6
Fry the Fritters: Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop or spoon, carefully drop portions of batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes, turning as needed, until golden and crisp outside and tender inside.
- 7
Drain: Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- 8
Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, apple cider, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until smooth. Drizzle over the warm fritters and enjoy warm!
Sourdough Apple Fritters
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About this Recipe
Craving a delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of fall? These Sourdough Apple Fritters are your answer, delivering irresistible flavor and a wonderfully comforting experience in just about 30 minutes.
You'll love how this recipe transforms humble ingredients, especially your sourdough discard, into a truly special dessert. The magic lies in the delightful contrast: a perfectly crispy exterior giving way to a fluffy, tender interior bursting with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple pieces. The subtle tang from the sourdough discard adds a unique depth of flavor that elevates these fritters beyond typical versions, making them truly memorable.
Prepare for a sensory delight that will transport you to an autumn orchard with every bite. Each fritter offers a harmonious blend of textures—the satisfying crunch of the golden-brown crust followed by the soft, pillowy dough studded generously with sweet, yielding apple chunks. The rich, warm cinnamon spice beautifully complements the natural sweetness and slight tartness of the apples, while a generous drizzle of the sweet apple glaze adds a final layer of sweetness and subtle tang. This easy apple fritter recipe yields approximately 20 delightful servings, perfect for sharing with family and friends, with each fritter providing around 190 calories of pure comfort and indulgence.
Feel free to personalize these sourdough apple fritters to your liking. For the apples, choose your favorite from Pink Lady, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp varieties to fine-tune the balance of sweetness and tartness in your fritters; just be sure they're chopped into 1-inch pieces. When frying, any neutral-flavored oil with a high smoke point will work beautifully, such as coconut oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil. If you don't have apple cider for the glaze, apple juice makes a perfectly delicious and accessible substitute.
These Sourdough Apple Fritters are a versatile indulgence, ideal for a cozy breakfast on a crisp morning, a satisfying afternoon snack, or a heartwarming dessert after a meal. They are truly the perfect treat to embrace and celebrate the delicious flavors of the fall season.