Description
Homemade baked apple fritters bring classic comfort to your kitchen with crisp, golden edges and warm cinnamon spice. Sweet apple chunks nestled in light dough create a delightful breakfast or dessert treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large apples
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Leavening and Sweetening:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Finishing and Flavoring:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Peel and core the apples, then dice them into small, uniform cubes to ensure even distribution and consistent texture throughout the fritters.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt until thoroughly combined and lump-free.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and crack the eggs into it, then pour in milk and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together, mixing until just incorporated to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully fold the diced apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated and distributed throughout the mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F, preparing for frying the fritters.
- Using a spoon or small scoop, carefully drop dollops of the apple-studded batter into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry each fritter for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating to achieve a golden-brown exterior and ensuring the interior is cooked through.
- Remove fritters with a slotted spoon, placing them on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Once slightly cooled, generously dust the fritters with powdered sugar, creating a sweet, delicate coating that enhances their rustic charm.
- Serve warm for the most delightful texture and flavor, allowing the crisp exterior and tender interior to shine.
Notes
- Perfectly dice apples into uniform small cubes to guarantee consistent texture and even baking throughout the fritters.
- Avoid overmixing batter by gently folding wet and dry ingredients until just combined, which preserves the delicate, tender crumb.
- Maintain proper oil temperature around 350°F to achieve golden-brown exterior without absorbing excess grease or becoming soggy.
- Optional gluten-free adaptation: Replace all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend, ensuring similar binding properties for successful fritters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg