Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with Apple Fritters graced by a luscious Orange Glaze. This tantalizing treat is an irresistible fusion of textures, where tender apple chunks dance harmoniously within a golden-brown, crispy batter. The tantalizing aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg fills the air, beckoning you to take a bite. Each morsel bursts with a burst of sweet-tart apple filling, perfectly complemented by the vibrant orange glaze that adds a citrusy zest. Prepare to be captivated by this culinary masterpiece, perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy brunch, a festive holiday gathering, or a simple afternoon snack. This recipe provides detailed instructions to guide you effortlessly in creating this delectable dish. Additionally, it includes variations to customize your fritters, such as incorporating different fruits, adding a streusel topping, or experimenting with various glaze flavors.
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PEACH FRITTERS WITH ORANGE GLAZE
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 18m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Remove 3 peach halves from can and cut into small cubes.
- In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, butter, cubed peaches, and almond extract. Add wet mixture to dry and stir well until combined.
- Using a small ice cream scoop, drop batter into the hot oil. Fry for 1 minute per side. Flip halfway through cooking before it's too heavy to turn. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Sprinkle immediately with confectioners' sugar. Place on platter and serve with Orange Glaze.
- In a large bowl add the confectioners' sugar and drizzle in the orange juice while whisking.
APPLE FRITTERS WITH ORANGE GLAZE
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Hanukkah Kid-Friendly Orange Apple Deep-Fry Candy Thermometer Orange Juice Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Makes about 25 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make fritters:
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk eggs, then whisk in milk, melted butter, zest, and vanilla. Add wet ingredients into dry and fold until just combined (do not overmix), then fold in apples.
- Heat 3/4 inch of oil in a 10- to 12-inch deep heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Drop a little batter into the oil. If it bubbles and rises to the top, the oil is ready. If it browns immediately, reduce heat. (Or use a deep-fat/candy thermometer to heat oil until it registers 375°F.) Using two tablespoons (soup spoons), drop spoonfuls of batter, each containing 2 apple slices, into oil. Working in batches of 5, cook fritters, turning over halfway through, until golden brown, center is just cooked through, and apples are tender, 3 to 4 minutes total. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. (Make sure oil returns to 375°F between batches.)
- Make glaze:
- Whisk together 1 cup confectioners' sugar with orange juice and vanilla until smooth.
- Dust fritters with some additional confectioners' sugar and drizzle glaze over fritters.
GLAZED APPLE FRITTERS
Thanks to a yeasted dough and a blend of flours, these glazed apple fritters strike the perfect balance between crisp and doughy, and are a decadent way to start the day or end a meal. Giving diced Granny Smith apples a quick sauté in butter before incorporating into the dough benefits the recipe in two ways: it avoids extra moisture from seeping into the dough when frying (which causes gumminess), and it ensures a fritter with a concentrated apple flavor in every bite.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield Makes about 20
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Filling: Using a paring knife, scrape out the vanilla seeds. Place half of the pod, half of the seeds, and 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch skillet; set over medium-high heat. Cook until butter is bubbling. Add half of the apples; toss to coat. Add 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons sugar; saute, stirring occasionally, until apples begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1/2 cup cider; increase heat to high. Cook until liquid has been absorbed and apples start to brown, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove and discard pod. Transfer apples to a baking sheet. Wash skillet, and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Dough: Place yeast in the bowl of an electric mixer. Heat milk in a pan over medium heat until warm to the touch. Pour milk over yeast; sprinkle 2 cups pastry flour on top. Set aside until flour begins to crack, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Place the egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl; whisk to combine. Add the cider, butter, salt, cinnamon, vanilla extract, the remaining 1/4 cup pastry flour, and 1 cup bread flour; whisk to combine.
- Add flour mixture to the yeast mixture. Using the dough-hook attachment, mix on low speed 30 seconds. (The dough should look very soft but still have structure; if it appears liquidy, add remaining 2 tablespoons bread flour.) Increase speed to medium and mix dough 3 to 4 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl. Sift an even layer of pastry flour onto a clean work surface, and lightly flour your hands. Turn out dough, and gather into a ball. Transfer dough to oiled bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Lightly dust a baking pan with flour, and line a second one with paper towels. Set both pans aside.
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Using your hands, stretch the dough into a 10-by-15-inch rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick. Spread half of the reserved apple mixture over dough, and fold dough, like a letter, into thirds. Pat down with your hand, forming another 10-by-15-inch rectangle. Spread the remaining apples over the dough, and fold into thirds again; the apples will be evenly distributed throughout the dough. Gather the dough into a ball, and return dough to oiled bowl. Re-cover, and set aside in a warm place until doubled in size again, about 30 minutes.
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface; pat into a 10-by-15-inch rectangle, about 1 inch thick. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out fritters as close together as possible, dipping cutter in flour before each cut. Transfer fritters to floured baking pan. Set aside to rest 10 minutes, but not longer.
- While dough rests, heat oil in a low-sided six-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer registers 375°F.
- Flour your hands. Lift a fritter, pulling the ends to make a 4-inch oval; carefully drop into oil. Repeat with two more pieces of dough. Cook until fritters begin to brown, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, turn fritters over; cook until evenly browned, 2 minutes more. Transfer fritters to lined pan. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Coat fritters with white glaze. Transfer to a wire rack, and let glaze set. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- For perfectly round fritters, use a cookie scoop to drop the batter into the hot oil.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can check the temperature of the oil by dropping a small piece of bread into it. If the bread browns in 30 seconds, the oil is ready.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying the fritters. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the fritters will not cook evenly.
- Drain the fritters on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Serve the fritters warm with orange glaze, maple syrup, or powdered sugar.
Conclusion:
Apple fritters are a classic breakfast or brunch recipe that are easy to make and always a hit. With a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, these fritters are sure to please everyone at the table. The orange glaze adds a bright and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the apples. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these apple fritters with orange glaze a try. You won't be disappointed!
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