Description
Crispy golden apple fritters celebrate classic American dessert traditions with delightful simplicity. Homemade comfort peaks when sweet apple chunks meet light, airy batter and warm cinnamon spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (710 ml) apples, diced (small pieces or matchstick size)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 ¼ cups (150 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tsps baking powder
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt (¼ tsp)
- 4 cups (454 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil (plus additional for frying)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60 ml) whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dry Mixture Preparation: Thoroughly combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry foundation for the fritters.
- Wet Ingredient Blending: Whisk eggs, milk, and oil in a separate bowl, then gently fold in the dry ingredients and diced apples until just incorporated, maintaining a light, airy batter.
- Oil Heating and Frying: Warm oil in a deep skillet to 365°F, carefully dropping spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and frying until golden and puffy, about 3-4 minutes, turning midway to ensure even browning.
- Draining and Initial Finishing: Transfer fried fritters with a slotted spoon onto paper towels to absorb excess oil, then prepare for final coating.
- Glaze Creation: Gently heat milk and vanilla in a saucepan, gradually whisking in powdered sugar until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency over low heat.
- Final Coating Options: Either dip fritters into the warm glaze for complete coverage or generously dust with powdered sugar, creating a delectable sweet finish.
- Alternative Baking Method: For a lighter version, preheat oven to 425°F, grease a muffin tin, distribute batter evenly, and bake 8-10 minutes until golden, checking doneness with a clean-emerging toothpick.
Notes
- Master Oil Temperature: Maintain precise 365°F for perfect golden-brown fritters without burning or undercooking.
- Avoid Overmixing Batter: Gently fold ingredients to keep fritters light and fluffy, preventing tough texture.
- Drain Excess Oil Thoroughly: Use paper towels to remove oil, ensuring crispy exterior and preventing greasiness.
- Customize Sweetness: Adjust powdered sugar or glaze amount to match personal preference and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg