Indulge in the delectable sensation of homemade apple fritters, a delightful treat that combines the irresistible flavors of sweet apples and fluffy batter. These fritters are perfect for a cozy breakfast, a sweet afternoon snack, or as a special dessert. With just a few pantry staples and some fresh apples, you can whip up a batch of these golden-brown delights that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Whether you prefer them dusted with powdered sugar, drizzled with maple syrup, or simply enjoyed on their own, these apple fritters are a versatile treat that can be customized to your liking. This collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs, including a classic apple fritter recipe, a gluten-free version, and a healthier baked version for those seeking a guilt-free indulgence. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven or fryer, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
APPLE FRITTERS
Make these delicious homemade Apple Fritters with glaze using simple ingredients.
Provided by Jessica Robinson
Categories Breakfast Breakfast or Brunch Dessert
Time 3h5m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Add the warm milk, sugar, and eggs.
- Add the dough hook attachment, and stir in the flour and salt. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula. Cut the butter into small pieces and incorporate into the dough. Scrape the bowl a few times. Beat the dough until it becomes smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead for 5-6 minutes, making a smooth dough. This dough is going to be sticky when you turn it out.
- After kneading, shape into a round ball and place back into the greased mixing bowl. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and drape with a clean kitchen towel. Place in a warm area and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead the dough for a few minutes. Turn back into the greased bowl (spray with cooking spray again if needed) and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- While the dough is rising, make your apple filling. Place the butter and lemon juice in a 10-12-inch cast iron pan over medium heat. Place the chopped apple pieces and the brown sugar into the pan.
- Cook the apples over medium-high heat for about 10-15 minutes, until slightly soft. Dissolve the cornstarch in cold water and pour over the apple mixture. Let bubble and thicken. Stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon so it does not burn.
- Remove from the heat once it's thickened and add the cinnamon and nutmeg. The apple mixture will thicken as it cools. Let cool completely.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and roll out with a rolling pin. Making it into a rectangle shape, about 1/2-3/4-inch thick. Spread the apple filling evenly over the dough. Sprinkle generously with all-purpose flour. (about 1/2 cup or so). This will help absorb some of the moisture from the filling. Sprinkle generously with ground cinnamon.
- Roll up, starting at the long end, like you would cinnamon rolls. Cut the dough on a diagonal, then back the other way. You want to end up with pieces about the size of a quarter. Gently push the pieces back into small patties (about 3-4 inches in diameter). You'll want to sprinkle the pieces with flour as you go. This will be a sticky mess. But well worth the time, effort and mess involved.
- Place the apple fritter patties on lined half sheet pans. (you should get about 3 rows of 3 on each sheet pan) Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.
- While they are in the fridge, whisk together your icing. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside. You want it to be fairly thin.
- Heat canola oil in a large cast iron skillet to 375 degrees F. Use a digital thermometer to monitor the temperature of your oil.
- Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side. Flip carefully. Once fried, place them on a sheet pan lined with plenty of paper towels to absorb some of the excess oil.
- Let cool slightly before dipping only the tops in the icing. Let drip dry on a cooling rack, placed on a parchment lined half sheet pan. Once the icing is set, enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 kcal, Carbohydrate 94 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 268 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 54 g, ServingSize 1 serving
APPLE FRITTERS
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with a fork, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Gently fold dry and wet ingredients together until just combined (do not over mix.) Fold in the apples. Add enough apples to make a very chunky batter. You want the apples to shine though!
- Heat a couple of inches of canola oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. When it gets hot (about 350 degrees), drop a little drop of batter into the oil. If it sizzles immediately and rises to the top, the oil is ready; if it burns quickly, turn down the heat.
- Drop 1 tablespoon of batter into the hot oil, six or eight at a time. Sometimes they'll flip over by themselves; sometimes you have to flip them. Just watch them and make sure they don't get too brown, but cook them long enough to make sure the batter's cooked through, about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes total. Repeat with the remaining batter. Remove fritters and drain on a paper towel.
- For the glaze (if using): In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract and whole milk.
- Dust the fritters very generously with powdered sugar, or dip fritters in the light doughnut glaze. Serve warm!
APPLE FRITTERS - DEE DEE'S
Apple Fritters are a wonderful fall treat! In 1995 my brother and his wife invited me and my daughter to go on vacation with them and their young grandson. We went to several places in Tennessee. One of the places we visited, that I will never forget, is the Apple Barn in Sevierville, Tennessee. We ate at their Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At each of these meals they served these wonderful Apple Fritters. I wanted the recipe and just so happened they had this recipe on a post card in one of the shops there. Now I have these wonderful little fritters anytime I want em. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Diane Atherton @DeeDee2011
Categories Other Breakfast
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oil in skillet to 350 degrees.
- Beat egg. In a mixing bowl, combine the milk, egg, sugar and melted margarine. Add the orange juice, grated rind, chopped apples (skins can be left on) and vanilla. Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder. Stir into milk mixture with a spoon until blended. Do no over mix.
- Drop off end of tablespoon into hot oil. Fry to a golden brown. Turn so they brown evenly.
- Allow fritters to cool.
- NOTE: You can eat as is or sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, or cinnamon/sugar, or glaze. These are so yummy!!
APPLE FRITTERS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 30 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a couple of inches of vegetable oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium to medium-low heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 340 degrees F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with a fork, then add the milk, melted butter and vanilla. Gently fold the dry and wet ingredients together until just combined (do not over-mix). Fold in the apples, adding enough to make a very chunky batter.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, 6 to 8 at a time. Fry until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm with sausage and bacon!
Tips:
- Be sure to use a large bowl for mixing the batter, as it will be quite thick.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- To make sure the fritters are cooked through, insert a toothpick or skewer into the center. If it comes out clean, they are done.
- Serve the fritters warm with your favorite toppings, such as powdered sugar, maple syrup, or fruit.
Conclusion:
Apple fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these fluffy, flavorful fritters that are sure to be a hit with everyone.
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