Indulge in the delectable delight of apple fritters, a classic American treat that combines the irresistible flavors of apples and cinnamon with a crispy, golden-brown exterior. These bite-sized pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can recreate this iconic fairground favorite in the comfort of your own kitchen. Discover three irresistible recipes that cater to various dietary preferences: a classic apple fritter recipe for those who love traditional flavors, a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, and a vegan apple fritter recipe for those seeking a plant-based indulgence. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and crispy in every bite!
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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!
EASY HOMEMADE APPLE FRITTERS
These Easy Homemade Apple Fritters are packed full of fresh apples, simple to make, and can be ready in just 30 minutes!
Provided by Tracy
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Dice your apples, place in a bowl and add lemon juice. This will prevent the apples from browning.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Add milk, vanilla, and cooled melted butter (don't add it hot, you'll cook your eggs!) Whisk together with a fork until it is all combined.
- In another medium sized bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and ground ginger.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and mix well until a loose dough is formed. Fold in the apples.
- Fill a frying pan or sauce pan with about 3-4 cups of oil or so that you have about 3-4 inches of oil in your pan. Heat oil over medium heat until the oil reaches 375°F with a candy thermometer or an instant read thermometer. If you don't have a thermometer, use the wooden spoon test (see notes).
- Use a measuring cup to drop batter into oil, 1/4 cup or 1/3 cup. Fry until the outside is golden brown. Flip and fry other side until golden brown, for a total of about 4-5 minutes. You'll know they're done if you insert a small knife into the center and it comes clean. If not, fry a little longer so that the center is fully cooked. This time will depend on the size of your fritter.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel-lined cooling rack and let cool. Repeat with all the batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 178 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SIMPLE APPLE FRITTERS
These delicious fritters were made weekly by the school cafeteria cook who, "after hours" let me sample them ...ummmmm so good and easy to make. I never want to lose this recipe! Try them they're nice with a pork dinner .. but my family loves them for dessert...you decide.
Provided by Gingerbee
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Measure and sift all dry ingredients.
- Beat eggs and milk together; slowly incorporating the dry ingredients.
- Add the chopped apples.
- In a heavy skillet on the stovetop, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat.
- Drop teaspoon full of apple-batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown in color- 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Remove from oil and drain on brown paper.
- Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Makes 12 small fritters.
- Eliminate the sugar and serve with pork roast.
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
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 :
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
Apple fritters make a delightful dessert. The fritters are made with a simple batter consisting of a cup of flour, a cup of ice-cold water and one egg. Use the least expensive apples you can find for the fritters; any variety works well in this recipe. Notice that the apples are not peeled. They are stood upright and cut on all sides into 1/2-inch-thick slices as far as the core, which is then discarded. The apple slices are then stacked and cut into sticks, and these sticks are mixed into the batter. Large spoonfuls of the mixture cook in just a few minutes in hot oil. If the fritters are made ahead, be sure to cook them until they are crisp and well browned. Then reheat and recrisp them in a toaster oven or under the broiler just before serving. Dust them heavily with granulated sugar.
Provided by Jacques Pepin
Categories brunch, dessert
Time 12m
Yield about 12 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the flour, egg and a third of the water into a bowl, and mix vigorously with a whisk. The mixture will be fairly thick. When smooth, add the remaining water, and mix again until the water is incorporated.
- Stand the unpeeled apples upright on a board, and cut them vertically into 1/2-inch-thick slices, stopping when you reach the core. Pivot the apple, and cut again, until only the core remains. Discard the core, stack the apple slices, and cut them into 1/2-inch-wide sticks. You should have 4 cups. Stir the apple sticks into the batter.
- In a large, heavy skillet heat the oil to 375 degrees. When hot, pour about 1/3 cup of the batter into the pan for each fritter, making four or five at a time. Using two forks, spread the batter so that it is not more than 1/2 inch thick. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, until brown and crisp.
- Drain the fritters on paper towels, and transfer them to a rack. Sprinkle liberally with the sugar, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 336, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 7 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Select the Right Apples: Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp that hold their shape well during frying.
- Use Cold Milk: The cold milk in the batter helps keep the fritters light and fluffy.
- Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in tough fritters. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Fry in Hot Oil: The oil should be at least 375°F (190°C) before adding the fritters. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming greasy.
- Don't Crowd the Pan: Avoid overcrowding the pan with fritters, as this can cause them to stick together and not cook evenly.
- Drain on Paper Towels: After frying, drain the fritters on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve Warm: Apple fritters are best served warm, either on their own or topped with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or maple syrup.
Conclusion:
Apple fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. By following these tips, you can create perfect apple fritters that are crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside. Experiment with different apple varieties and toppings to find your favorite combination. Happy frying!
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