Description
Big apple fritters deliver classic New York dessert charm with crispy golden exteriors and tender apple centers. Home cooks can savor this sweet treat alongside morning coffee or as a delightful afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Liquid and Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring even distribution of flour, sugar, leavening agent, seasoning, and warm spices.
- Whisk liquid components separately, blending eggs, dairy, and aromatic extract until smooth and incorporated.
- Gently coat apple pieces with citrus juice to prevent browning, then delicately integrate into the wet mixture.
- Prepare a deep cooking vessel, heating culinary oil to precisely 350F for optimal frying temperature.
- Carefully release dollops of batter into sizzling oil, allowing each fritter to transform into a golden-hued delight.
- Monitor cooking process, flipping once to achieve uniform caramelization, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer crispy fritters onto absorbent paper to eliminate excess oil and maintain crispness.
- Craft a silky glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk until achieving a luxurious, pourable consistency.
- Generously cascade glaze over warm fritters, creating an enticing sweet finish.
- Present immediately, inviting guests to savor these decadent apple-infused treats while at peak temperature and texture.
Notes
- Keep apple chunks uniform in size to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the fritters.
- Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweetness and structure in the batter.
- Pat apple pieces dry after chopping to prevent excess moisture from making fritters soggy and help them crisp up beautifully.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350F to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning or undercooking the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg