Description
Homemade salted honeycrisp fritters combine sweet and salty notes in a delightful pastry treat from regional American kitchens. Crisp apple chunks fold into light batter, then deep-fried until golden and dusted with powdered sugar for a perfect seasonal indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups honeycrisp apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- ⅔ cup milk (170 milliliters / 6 fl oz)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk (60 milliliters / 2 fl oz)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Flaked sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Oil Preparation: Heat oil in a large saucepan to 350°F (175°C) over medium-low temperature, positioning a paper towel-lined plate nearby for draining.
- Dry Ingredient Blend: Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a spacious mixing bowl until uniformly combined.
- Liquid Mixture: In a separate bowl, blend milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
- Batter Formation: Merge wet and dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing. Fold in chopped Honeycrisp apples, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Frying Process: Carefully drop batter portions into hot oil, cooking 1-2 fritters simultaneously. Fry for 3-4 minutes, rotating to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration, then transfer to paper towel plate using a slotted spoon.
- Glaze Creation: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky consistency, adjusting thickness with milk as needed.
- Finishing Touch: Once fritters cool slightly, dip each piece into glaze and place on parchment paper. Immediately garnish with flaked sea salt for a sophisticated flavor profile.
- Serving: Present warm, celebrating the harmonious blend of sweet, crispy, and salty textures.
Notes
- Choose the Right Apple: Select ripe, firm Honeycrisp apples for the best texture and flavor balance in your fritters.
- Oil Temperature Matters: Maintain consistent 350°F oil temperature to ensure crispy, golden-brown fritters without absorbing excess oil.
- Avoid Overmixing Batter: Stir ingredients just until combined to prevent tough, dense fritters with a dense, chewy texture.
- Salt Finishing Technique: Sprinkle sea salt immediately after glazing to create a delightful sweet-and-salty flavor profile that elevates the entire dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg