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Three glazed apple fritters on a white plate, with a cup of coffee or tea blurred in the background. The fritters have a glossy, sugary coating and sit on a folded blue cloth napkin.
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Apple Fritters

Apple Fritters are crispy on the outside, soft in the center, and glazed all over with goodness!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple, Doughnut, Fried
Servings: 14
Author: Nicole

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Fritters

  • 2 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons apple pie spice
  • ¾ cup apple cider
  • 2 extra-large eggs lightly beaten
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cups vegetable oil

For the Glaze

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

For the Fritters

  • Spread diced apples in a single layer on paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spice. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the cider, eggs, vanilla, and butter. Add cider mixture to flour mixture, stirring until combined. Fold in apples.
  • Heat oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350ºF. Using a ⅓ cup measuring cup or ice cream scoop, gently transfer portions of batter to oil. Quickly turn the fritter over and press lightly with the back of a spoon or spatula to flatten. Fry, adjusting burner to maintain oil temperature between 325ºF and 350ºF, until deep golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Bring oil temperature back to 350ºF and repeat with remaining batter. Let fritters cool for at least 10 minutes.

For the Glaze

  • Meanwhile, whisk together the sugar, apple cider, vanilla, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until smooth. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the glaze on top of each fritter. Let the glaze set for about 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples. They will become soft, but retain their shape.
  • Use apple cider; not apple juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 611kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 27g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
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