Description
A delightful and nostalgic recipe for Fried Apple Fritters filled with warm apple pieces and spiced with cinnamon, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and cut the apples into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk together.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg, then add milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped apples.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the Fritters: Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain and Dust: Remove fritters and let them drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy warm with maple syrup or ice cream.
Notes
Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Can be made with pears or gluten-free flour as substitutions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: apple fritters, fried dessert, fall recipes, comfort food, family recipe