Big Apple Fritters

 

 Big Apple Fritters

 

These classic apple fritters are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with cinnamon-spiced apple chunks. They’re quick to make and best enjoyed warm.

Ingredients

• 2–3 apples, peeled and diced
  (about 1 ½ cups diced apples)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Optional Toppings

• Cinnamon sugar
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla glaze

Instructions

1. Prepare the dry ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
2. Mix the wet ingredients
   In a small bowl, whisk the milk and egg together until smooth.
3. Make the batter
   Add the milk and egg mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
   Do not overmix.
4. Prepare the apples
   In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with the cinnamon and sugar mixture until evenly coated.
5. Add apples to the batter
   Gently fold the apples into the batter, stirring just enough to distribute them.

Frying

6. Heat the oil to 370°F (185°C) in a deep fryer or heavy pot.
7. Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter (or use a small cookie scoop) into the hot oil, making sure each scoop contains apple pieces.
8. Fry for 2–3 minutes, or until golden brown.
   • If using a deep fryer, gently shake the basket for even cooking.
   • If using a pot or pan, flip the fritters halfway through.
9. Fry in small batches (3–4 at a time) to avoid overcrowding.

Draining & Finishing

10. Remove fritters from the oil and place them on a cooling rack with paper towels underneath to catch excess oil.
11. If coating with cinnamon sugar, roll the fritters while they are still warm enough to handle.

Vanilla Glaze (Optional)

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• Splash of vanilla extract
• 1–1 ½ tablespoons milk

Instructions:
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Drizzle over fritters or dip them directly into the glaze. Allow to set for a few minutes before serving.

Glazed fritters are best eaten the same day and do not store well.

Tips

• Best apples: Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
• Do not overmix the batter
• Serve warm for best flavor and texture