Apple Fritters
Deep. fried. apple. donut. DELICIOUSNESS!
Difficulty: easy | Time: 1hr | Yields: 10-12 fritters
If I’m going to splurge on a specialty donut and a donut shop, it’s going to be on an apple fritter… easily.
But turns out, these show-stoppers are actually super easy to make at home! They don’t require a yeasted dough… Simply make a batter and get to fryin’. They’re golden, crispy, and apple-cinnamon-y… They’re the perfect, fall breakfast treat!
Ingredients:
For the fritters:
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1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1/2 cup milk
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2 large apples, diced
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vegetable oil, for frying
For the glaze:
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Make the fritters:
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
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Stir in the applesauce and milk until just combined.
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Fold in the diced apples until evenly dispersed.
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Heat about 2inches of oil in a skillet to about 375 degrees F. Scoop 1/3 cup of fitter batter into the oil with a rubber spatula and flatten it with the spatula. Fry for about 2-3min on one side, then flip with tongs to fry the other side for about 1-2min. They should be a deep golden brown.
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Remove from the oil and set on a plate with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
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Continue steps 4 and 5 until all the batter is gone.
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Let the fritters cool.
Make the glaze:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. (*1)
Glaze the fritters:
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Dip each side of the fritters into the glaze, then set on a wire rack to let any excess glaze drip off.
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Let the fritters sit out until the glaze has hardened. They’re best enjoyed fresh, day-of.
Notes:
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*I like the glaze to be pretty thin for these. If you like you glaze thicker, add more powdered sugar. If you want the glaze even thinner, add more milk.
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