Description
Crisp golden apple fritters bring southern comfort right to your plate with delightful nostalgia. Sweet apple chunks nestled in light, airy batter create a perfect dessert you’ll savor with pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (710 ml) diced apples (small pieces or matchstick size)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 ¼ cups (150 g) sifted all-purpose flour
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 pinch of salt (¼ teaspoon)
- 4 cups (454 g) sifted confectioners’ sugar
Liquid and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil (plus additional for frying)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60 ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. In a separate large bowl, blend eggs, milk, and oil, then fold in the dry ingredients and diced apples, stirring gently until just combined.
- Heat 2-3 inches (5-7.5 centimeters) of oil in a large saucepan or cast iron skillet to 365 degrees Fahrenheit (185 degrees Celsius). Carefully drop tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown and puffy, approximately 3-4 minutes, rotating halfway through cooking.
- Remove fried fritters using a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Dust generously with powdered sugar or prepare a glaze for coating.
- Create glaze by warming milk and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan over low heat. Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Keep glaze warm by placing the saucepan over a water bath. Dip each fritter into the glaze for an even coating, or simply sprinkle with additional powdered sugar.
- For a baked version, preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin and distribute batter evenly, using approximately one tablespoon per cup.
- Bake the fritters for 8-10 minutes until they turn golden brown. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge clean when the fritters are fully cooked.
Notes
- Whip up this classic comfort treat that transforms simple ingredients into golden, crispy delights bursting with sweet apple goodness.
- Perfectly seasoned batter ensures each fritter captures the essence of homemade warmth and nostalgic flavor.
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for maximum texture and balanced sweetness in every bite.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature between 365-375°F to achieve that irresistible crispy exterior without greasy residue.
- Control portion sizes by using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon for uniform fritters that cook evenly and look professionally prepared.
- Cool fritters briefly on paper towels to absorb excess oil, ensuring a light, airy texture that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 498 kcal
- Sugar: 58 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 73 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 91 mg