Y’all can’t tell me nothing about Apple Fritters. Every Fall, I would eat my weight in them from a local donut shop in Chicago plus get them when apple picking. I realized I had to start making them at home, and these hit hard! I fry warm spiced apple filled dough then top with an addictive apple cider glaze. Get at it boos!
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How to Make Apple Fritters
Step 1: Add all the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Stir in the chopped apples.
Step 2: Mix together the cider, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl with a whisk.
Step 3: Pour the wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until combined.
Step 4: Heat vegetable oil in a dutch oven or other large pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F. Use a one-third cup measure to transfer heaping portions of the batter into the hot oil.
Step 5: Press each portion of batter lightly with the back of spoon to flatten it. Fry until golden brown. Remove them from the hot oil and place on a wire rack set inside rimmed baking sheet to drain. Let the fritters cool.
Step 6: Whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg in medium bowl until smooth. Spoon the glaze over the fritters and let set them for 10 minutes before serving. Once the glaze sets , your fritters are ready to serve up boos!
PRO TIP: Don’t overcrowd the pan! I found that for a regular sized Dutch oven you can cook about five fritters at a time. If the diameter of your pot is smaller you may need to cook fewer at a time.
Apple Fritters Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 2 granny apples peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup apple cider
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze
- 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Add all dry ingredients (flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg) in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Stir in apples.
- Next add wet ingredients (cider, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract) to a separate bowl and whisk together then pour mixture into dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
- Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil in dutch oven over medium-high heat to around 350°F to 375°F. Use 1/3-cup measure to transfer 5 heaping portions of batter into the hot oil. Press batter lightly with the back of spoon to flatten somewhat. Fry until golden brown (about 2 to 3 minutes each side). Once all fritters are fried, remove fritters and transfer fritters to wire rack set inside rimmed baking sheet or to a paper towel to dry. Bring oil back to around 350°F and repeat with remaining batter. Let fritters cool 5 minutes.
- Whisk together confectioners’ sugar, cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg in medium bowl until smooth. Spoon over fritters and let set for 10 minutes then serve.
Notes
How to Store Apple Fritters
If you plan to eat leftovers within a couple of days, just wrap them in foil loosely and leave them at room temperature. They will last up to 2 days. If you need to store longer, keep them in the fridge.How Long Will They Last in the Fridge?
They will last in a fridge for up to 5 or 6 days.Can I Freeze?
Transfer the leftover apple fritters to a freezer bag releasing any air. They should store for up to 3 months. If you want to heat, add to an air fryer so they remain super crispy.Nutrition
Recipe Tips
- Small Bits: Make sure the apple pieces are chopped small. The smaller size allows them to cook up tender when they are fried.
- Reheat the Oil: Bring the oil back to 350 degrees between batches. The temperature of the oil drops when food is added to the pot so it may need to reheat before you add more to the pot so they won’t turn out soggy.
- Use a heavy pot: It helps the oil maintain its temperature more easily.
- Drain the apple fritters: This ensures they aren’t overly greasy. After you drain, then add your glaze.
- Keep it Uniform: Make sure your fritters are the same size so they cook evenly. I like to use a one-third measuring cup.
Ingredient Notes
- Apples: You can also use Honeycrisp or Fuji apples in this recipe too.
- Spices: Keep it no-fuss by replacing the individual spices with an apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice blend.
- Butter: You can use salted butter instead. Just omit the salt in the recipe.
- Apple Cider: Swap in apple juice or milk instead.
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Recipe Help
‘The main difference is the shape. A donut is round with a hole in the center while a fritter is more loosely shaped. Usually fritters have fruit folded into the batter before frying up too.
The main cause of soggy fritters is that the oil isn’t hot enough. The oil should be around 350°F to 375°F. Use a thermometer to check the temp before cooking and give the oil time to reheat between each batch. A heavy-bottomed pan can also help the oil maintain its temperature.
Honestly I wouldn’t do it boos. The leavening in the batter starts working as soon as you mix in those wet ingredients however you can keep the dry and wet ingredients stored separately and fold together when you are ready to fry.
More Fried Dough, Fritter and Donut Recipes
- Peach Fritters
- Pumpkin Cider Donuts
- Classic Funnel Cake Recipe
- New Orlean Beignets
- Pumpkin Fritters
- Banana Fritters
This post was originally published October 2017. It has been updated with new content and images.
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I love apple fritters and this is a must try, so delicious!
Wow, your pictures are mouth-watering! I originally found this recipe when I signed up for a free two week trial subscription to http://www.cookscountry.com, and just made these today….just wanted to vouch that these are AMAZING!!!!!!!! I admire that you gave it a try despite not digging apples; hey, at least you know what flavors you like and don’t 🙂 I do love apple desserts and this one was particularly wonderful.
Thanks so much Sonya! They are really yummy indeed!
You’re welcome! I’ve been thinking of making them again soon 🙂
Wow very testy fitters….would love to make it soon on t time.
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Thanks so much!
Have you ever tried an apple picked from a tree? They’re super crunchy and juicy. I grew up on an orchard and for years couldn’t eat an apple bought in a store.
These apple fitters look so decedent. Will have to try them for sure!
Kristen you are so right!! The best apples are when ripe off the tree if not bought in stores early in Fall after that they lose their taste and all taste much the same. When using them for baking their flavor seems to revive. Also living in parts where only apples and oranges are available we don’t have much choice. when it comes to baking with fruit apples are the best!!
How dare you disrespect apples in this manner?
One of my favorite fruits and so versstile. This is one of my favorite ways to use them too.
Can’t believe you’re not into apples! Oh man. They are so good in desserts. These would be great with a bit of fresh cream. So good.
I am a huge apple fan and these look fabulous! Nothing like grandma’s inspiration.
I totally am with you, I don’t like eating apples BUT I am a huge fan of apple desserts…weird I know. I would definitely gobble this up!