I just love these homemade apple fritters! They are crispy, sweet, full of apple flavor, and oh so delicious.
Growing up, I always enjoyed going to the local donut shop and getting donuts and fritters. Anytime someone would buy a dozen donuts, I could count on their being at least one apple fritter in the box.
They are so incredibly easy to make at home, and they come together in less than 40 minutes. These can easily be made in time for breakfast in the morning. If you are a fan of homemade donuts or corn fritters you have got to try these apple fritters, they are amazing. If I can do it, you can do it. Let’s get started!
Ingredients
Apple Fritters
2 to 3 apples Granny Smith, Gala, etc. peeled, cored, and cut into small chunks
1 to 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice the juice from half a lemon (15 to 30ml)
1 cup all-purpose/plain flour 120g
1/2 tsp. salt 2g
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1g
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2g
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 6g
3 tbsp. white granulated sugar 45g
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract 5ml
1/2 cup milk whole, 2%, 1%, Almond, etc. (125ml)
1 tbsp butter melted (14g)
Oil for frying vegetable, canola, coconut, peanut, shortening, lard
Glaze
1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar 180g
1 to 2 tbsp water 15 to 30ml
Instructions
Begin by taking a large pot and adding enough oil to be about 1 inch deep. Place it on the burner and set the heat to medium-high, allow it to heat to 350 F/176 C.
Wash, peel, core, and cut the apples into small chunks and place them in a medium bowl. Pour the lemon juice over them and stir until well coated.
Now in another medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar.
In a large bowl whisk the egg, vanilla extract, and milk together. Melt the butter either in the microwave or in a pot on the stovetop. Make sure it isn't really hot, then pour it in with the egg and milk mixture and whisk to combine. Then pour in the flour mixture and stir the batter with a wooden spoon or silicone spoon. It will be a bit too thick for the whisk. Add the apples to the batter and fold them in.
Using two spoons scoop in a good amount of batter into the hot oil. Don't overcrowd them.
Allow them to fry for a few minutes per side until really nice and browned. Use a spider ladle, metal slotted spoon, or tongs to turn them and then remove them.
Place them on a plate lined with a paper towel for a minute or so then put them on a wire rack to cool. This will help keep them crispy.
Add some water to a bowl and then add in the powdered sugar. Keep adding water and stirring until you get the thickness you want. You can dip them in, or drizzle the glaze over them with a spoon. Allow the glaze to dry for a few minutes, it doesn't take long. Then serve them! Enjoy.
Find the FULL recipe here on my website.
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