Apple Fritters

Everyone needs that one easy apple fritters recipe that takes little time and produces tasty results.

This one requires less than a 20-minute time investment, which makes it ideal for Saturday morning breakfasts.

This recipe offers many variations on the apple fritter theme, so one recipe goes a long way.

I can easily create a variation of these fritters suitable for diabetic family members, so they don’t miss out.

You’ll never guess what you cook it in!

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Why Do I Love Apple Fritters?

• Eating apple fritters or even smelling them cook calls up thoughts of fall, football, and state fair time. This food links to so many lovely memories.
• I love making apple fritters because it contains healthy ingredients and I can easily alter the recipe to contain no sugar.
• Apple fritters taste decadent, but take little time to make, especially when using canned apple pie filling.

Why are my apple fritters not crispy?

Apple fritters can turn out soggy for a few reasons. Typically, the frying oil temperature measures below 375 degrees. Using too little flour also causes a problem. Dust flour on top of the apple pie filling before rolling up the dough to prevent the filling from absorbing too much oil.

Are fritters made from dough or batter?

You can find versions of this apple fritters recipe prepared either way. Surprised? The original fritters used donut dough as their base. Today’s apple fritters use batter instead of dough to allow for quicker preparation. So, just as you can find recipes for both cake donuts and fried donuts, you can do the same with fritters of all kinds.

What makes batter crispier?

The same tricks that help fish batter crisp nicely can do the same with fritter batter. Place your flour in the refrigerator for an hour or so before using it in the recipe.

How to serve Apple Fritters?

Apple fritters offer the ideal complement to morning coffee or afternoon tea. They also offer an ideal dessert for cookouts, following hamburgers or steaks nicely. Serve plain or with ice cream.

Cooking Tips:

• Always use a whisk to blend your ingredients. This prevents chunks of ingredients from forming globs in your dough or glaze. Wash the whisk in between mixing the glaze and the batter or dough.
• Add a signature ingredient, such as cinnamon, allspice, or a splash of caramel syrup in the batter or dough. This makes your fritters taste like no other.

Variations:

Use a different fruit, such as pineapple, banana, pumpkin, or any berries – blueberries to goji – work in fritters. You don’t have to use fruit. Fritters can also contain cheese, meat, or vegetables. Anything you love to eat, you can fritter. Use Splenda in place of the sugar and powdered Splenda in place of the fritter dusting.

Ingredients:

• All-purpose flour
• Granulated sugar
• Baking powder
• Apple pie spice
• Pinch of salt
• Milk
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Apples
• Melted butter unsalted
• Oil for frying

How to make Apple Fritters:

Step 1. Place a few inches of oil in a deep-sided skillet or pot over medium-high heat on the stove, and heat the oil to about 350 degrees.

Step 2. In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the butter, apple pie spice, and apples. Blend on high until a smooth batter is formed.

Adding all-purpose flour.

Adding Granulated sugar.

Adding baking powder.

Adding Milk.

Step 3. Add in the butter and blend again to combine.

Step 4. Fold in the apples and apple pie spice until well incorporated.

Step 5. Place ⅓ – ½ cup of the batter into the heated oil, and press it down flat with a metal spatula or cooking spoon. Allow it to brown on one side and then flip it over to brown and puff up on the other. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined rack.

Step 6. Repeat with the remaining batter and garnish with a sprinkling of confectioners sugar before serving if desired.

Apple Fritters

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Everyone needs that one easy apple fritters recipe that takes little time and produces tasty results. This one requires less than a 20-minute time investment, which makes it ideal for Saturday morning breakfasts. This recipe offers many variations on the apple fritter theme, so one recipe goes a long way. I can easily create a variation of these fritters suitable for diabetic family members, so they don’t miss out.

4.10 from 10 votes

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Ingredients 

• 3 C. All purpose flour
• 1 ½ C. Granulated sugar
• 1 Tbsp. Baking powder
• 1 tsp. Apple pie spice
• Pinch of salt
• 1 C. Milk
• 2 Large eggs
• 2 tsp. Vanilla extract
• 1 ⅔ C. Peeled and finely chopped apples
• 2 Tbsp. Melted butter unsalted
• Oil for frying

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Instructions

• Place a few inches of oil in a deep-sided skillet or pot over medium-high heat on the stove, and heat the oil to about 350 degrees.
• In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the butter, apple pie spice, and apples.
• Blend on high until a smooth batter is formed.
• Add in the butter and blend again to combine.
• Fold in the apples and apple pie spice until well incorporated.
• Place ⅓ – ½ cup of the batter into the heated oil, and press it down flat with a metal spatula or cooking spoon. Allow it to brown on one side and then flip it over to brown and puff up on the other. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined rack.
• Repeat with the remaining batter and garnish with a sprinkling of confectioners sugar before serving if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g

Author: Laura

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How to store Apple Fritters?

If you leave these apple fritters out on the table for family and friends to munch on, they will last about two days before drying out. Store them in an airtight container for the best results.

How to reheat Apple Fritters?

You can quickly reheat a fritter in the microwave for 30 to 40 seconds. Place a small cup of water in the microwave next to the fritter. This provides moisture so it doesn’t dry out as it cooks.

How long do Apple Fritters last in the fridge?

When stored in an airtight container, apple fritters last about a week in the fridge. If you freeze them, they will last two to three months.

Can I make ahead Apple Fritters?

Absolutely, you can make these fritters ahead of the time you need to serve them. Simply heat them up in a 375-degree oven for eight minutes before serving.

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