Indulge your taste buds with a delightful treat that perfectly blends the comforting flavours of cinnamon-spiced apples and crispy fried dough – amazing apple fritters. This classic dessert is a beloved favourite for its irresistible combination of sweetness, warmth, and satisfying crunch. You can also add the glaze for that extra pleasure. Today, we’re sharing a simple yet scrumptious recipe to guide you through crafting your own batch of these delectable delights.
Ingredients:
Gather the following ingredients to embark on your apple fritter adventure:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely chopped apples (peeled and cored)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Fry to Perfection: Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully drop spoonful’s of the batter into the hot oil and fry in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Glaze and Garnish: While the fritters are still warm, dip each one into a glaze made from powdered sugar, milk or water, and vanilla extract. Place the glazed fritters on a wire rack to allow any excess glaze to drip off.
In just a few simple steps, you can create a batch of amazing apple fritters that will dazzle your senses and delight your loved ones. Whether enjoyed as a cosy breakfast or brunch treat, an afternoon snack, or a comforting dessert, these fritters are sure to evoke feelings of warmth and contentment with every bite. So why wait? Get ready to savour the irresistible taste of homemade goodness with this delightful apple fritter recipe!
The number of fritters produced depends on the size of the apples and how thickly you slice them. I always do more than planned as they are so popular.
Amazing Apple Fritters
Ingredients
For the Fritters:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs free range
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples peeled and cored/finely chopped
- Oil vegetable/canola oil for frying
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- In another bowl, beat the eggs. Then add milk and vanilla extract to the beaten eggs and mix well.2 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix; it’s okay if the batter is a bit lumpy.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.2 cups apples
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).Oil
- Using a spoon or an ice cream scoop, carefully drop spoonful’s of the batter into the hot oil. Fry the fritters in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fritters from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk or water, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the glaze.1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- While the fritters are still warm, dip each one into the glaze, coating it evenly. Place the glazed fritters on a wire rack to allow any excess glaze to drip off.
- Serve the apple fritters warm and enjoy!
