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Easy Apple Fritters Recipe

Apple Fritters with pieces of delicious Granny Smith apples wrapped and fried in sugary dough will send your taste buds into food heaven! The best apple fritters you'll ever eat.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 230kcal

Ingredients

For the Fritters

  • 2 granny apples peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 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 about 350 degrees. 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 350 degrees 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

Make sure the apple pieces are chopped small enough. The smaller size allows them to cook up tender when they are fried.
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.
Use a heavy pot to help the oil maintain its temperature more easily.
Drain the apple fritters before adding the glaze. This ensures they aren't overly greasy.
Store leftovers at room temperature for up to three days.
Maintain a uniform size of fritter so they cook evenly. I like to use a one-third measuring cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1.2mg