Description
Homemade big apple fritters showcase classic American dessert magic with crispy golden exteriors and tender apple-studded centers. Sweet simplicity beckons pastry enthusiasts to savor each delectable bite of this irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter, melted
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Blend dry pantry staples (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon) thoroughly in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Whisk liquid components (eggs, milk, vanilla, melted butter) in a separate container until smooth and integrated.
- Gently incorporate wet mixture into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent over-mixing.
- Coat apple pieces with citrus juice to prevent browning, then delicately fold into batter.
- Prepare deep frying station by heating petroleum-based cooking liquid to precise 350F temperature.
- Carefully dispense batter clusters into simmering oil, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Monitor fritters, rotating once to achieve uniform caramel-brown exterior (approximately 2-3 minutes per surface).
- Extract golden delicacies using slotted utensil, transferring to absorbent paper for excess oil drainage.
- Craft silky glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until glossy and pourable.
- Generously cascade glaze over warm fritters, allowing sweet coating to cascade and set momentarily.
- Serve immediately while crisp exterior and tender interior remain at peak deliciousness.
Notes
- Choose firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and tartness in your fritters.
- Ensure oil temperature stays consistent at 350F to prevent greasy or undercooked fritters.
- Pat apples dry after tossing with lemon juice to help batter adhere better and reduce oil splattering.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and add an extra teaspoon of baking powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg