Apple Fritters
These homemade apple fritters are golden brown and perfectly spiced, with a crispy exterior and soft, tender inside. Serve them warm for an irresistible fall treat!
Servings: 8
Calories: 265kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 3 Granny Smith apples diced (about 1½ -2 cups)
- oil for frying
- powdered sugar for dusting optional
Glaze (optional)
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup whole milk
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon and stir with a whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, add the vanilla, milk, applesauce, and eggs and stir with a whisk to combine. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet to form the batter. Fold in the diced apples.
- Heat a few inches of oil in a Dutch oven until hot (350F-370F) over medium-high heat. Test using a thermometer or drop a small amount of batter into the oil. If it bubbles and floats immediately, it's ready. If it burns quickly, the oil is too hot. Reduce the heat.
- Drop one tablespoon of batter into the oil, six or seven at a time. Cook, flipping when needed, until the fritters are golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel. Repeat.
- For the glaze, in a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until smooth.
- To serve, dust the fritters in powdered sugar or coat in the glaze.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg