**Indulge in the Delectable Delights of Apple Fritters: A Culinary Journey Through Sweetness and Texture**
Embark on a culinary adventure with apple fritters, a delectable treat that tantalizes taste buds with its symphony of flavors and textures. These golden-brown gems, often enjoyed as a breakfast pastry or afternoon snack, are a perfect blend of soft, fluffy interiors and crispy, caramelized exteriors. The sweet and tangy taste of apples harmoniously complements the warm, inviting aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a sensory experience that is both comforting and invigorating. With variations ranging from classic apple fritters to cider-infused and gluten-free options, this versatile dish caters to a wide range of preferences and dietary needs. Discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect apple fritters through our carefully curated collection of recipes, each offering unique insights and tips for achieving fritter perfection.
MOM'S APPLE FRITTERS
My mom made these for us after school in the fall with the apples we'd pick and buy from a fruit farm. Warm, crisp, and sweet, a perfect fall treat.
Provided by ABBY9
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or electric skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Pour in the milk, eggs and oil and stir until well blended. Mix in apples until they are evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes depending on the size. Fry in smaller batches so they are not crowded. Remove from the hot oil using a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels. Toss with cinnamon sugar while still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 98.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
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
AWESOME COUNTRY APPLE FRITTER BREAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or line with foil and spray with nonstick spray, for easy removal.
- Mix brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl; set aside. Toss apples with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and remaining teaspoon cinnamon in another bowl.
- Beat butter and remaining 2/3 cup granulated sugar together in another medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until blended in; add vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour and baking powder together in another bowl, then add to creamed butter mixture and beat until blended. Mix 1/2 cup milk into batter until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan; add half the chopped apple mixture.
- Sprinkle half of the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture on top of apple layer.
- Pour the remaining batter over apple layer and top with remaining chopped apples, then the remaining brown sugar/cinnamon mixture.
- Lightly pat apples into batter; swirl brown sugar mixture through apples using a knife or spoon.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Mix powdered sugar with remaining 1 to 3 tablespoons milk for a glaze, depending on preferred thickness.
- Let the loaf cool for about 15 minutes, then drizzle with glaze.
AWESOME APPLE FRITTERS
A FAVORITE treat from childhood. My mother always liked to prepare these delicious goodies for her three daughters. We could not wait until they were cool enough to eat. The cinnamon and nutmeg add to the flavor.
Provided by Seasoned Cook
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 1 1/2 dozen, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Blend sugar with beaten egg. Add milk and vanilla.
- Stir in apples. Mix cinnamon and nutmeg with flour. Lightly fold in flour mixture just until blended. Do not overstir.
- Drop by small spoonfuls into hot oil on low to medium heat. Fry until light brown on both sides.
- Place on paper towels.
- If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar or a mixture of half sugar and half cinnamon while hot.
- Skin may be left on chopped apples.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.3, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 561.5, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 20.1, Protein 6.6
CHEF JOHN'S APPLE FRITTERS
I didn't think I liked apple fritters, but turns out I just don't like chunks of almost raw apple, surrounded by a doughnut. Maybe I've just been going to the wrong shops, but I've never enjoyed the texture, and always wanted to try them with cooked apples.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt butter over medium-high heat and cook until it turns golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add apples and cook over medium-high heat until apples just begin to soften around the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon sugar and continue cooking another 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain in a strainer; let cool to room temperature.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg together in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Whisk egg, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter together in a separate mixing bowl. Add cooled apple pieces and sparkling apple cider; add the flour mixture. Stir just until flour is incorporated.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spoon about 2 tablespoons batter per fritter, into hot oil, slightly flattening them out. Cook in batches. Fry on one side until small bubbles appear on the surface, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip fritters over and fry the other side until richly browned, about 2 more minutes.
- Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain grease. Cool slightly before glazing.
- Whisk powdered sugar and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Add enough apple cider, 1 teaspoon at a time, to form a smooth glaze that is just runny enough to drizzle over fritters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 243.4 mg, Sugar 22.9 g
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
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!
APPLE FRITTERS
This is an old Southern apple fritter recipe. When we got home from a trip through the South years ago, I found the recipe among the brochures I brought back. I've been making these easy apple fritters ever since. -John Robbins, Springdale, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 2-3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, butter, orange juice, zest and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips for Making the Best Apple Fritters:
- Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. - Dredge the apple slices in cinnamon sugar before frying for a crispy, caramelized coating. - Use a deep fryer or large saucepan filled with oil to fry the apple fritters. - Fry the apple fritters in small batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking. - Drain the apple fritters on paper towels to remove excess oil. - Serve the apple fritters warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or your favorite dipping sauce.Conclusion:
With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious apple fritters at home. These fluffy, crispy, and flavorful treats are a perfect way to enjoy the taste of fresh apples. Serve them for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So, gather your ingredients, and let's get started!
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