Apple Fritters
Fried apple fritters made with a quick cinnamon batter, diced fresh apples and a vanilla powdered sugar glaze. No yeast.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/3 cup milk for the batter
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons applesauce
- 2 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples peeled, cored and diced
- canola oil or vegetable oil enough for a depth of 1 1/2 inches, for frying
- 2 cups powdered sugar for the glaze
- 1/4 cup milk for the glaze
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for the glaze
Instructions
- Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center; add the 1/3 cup milk, eggs and applesauce. Stir just to combine, then fold in the diced apples.
- Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a heavy skillet, Dutch oven or deep fryer to 375°F.
- Drop about 1/4 cup batter per fritter into the oil, spreading it out as you drop it. Fry until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Whisk the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk and vanilla extract. Dunk each fritter, turning to coat both sides, then place on a wire rack to drip and air-dry.
Notes
Watch the oil temperature and adjust the heat to stay at 375°F: cooler oil makes greasy fritters, hotter oil browns them before the center cooks. Frying oil absorbed by the fritters is not counted in the nutrition. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 49.6gProtein: 3.8gFat: 1.6gSodium: 211mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 33.3g