Description
Delightful “baked apple fritters” bring classic comfort with a healthier twist, showcasing sweet orchard apples and warm cinnamon spice. Crisp exterior and tender interior promise a guilt-free indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large apples
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Leavening and Binding:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Sweet and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into small, uniform cubes to ensure even cooking and distribution throughout the fritter batter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well 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, being careful not to overmix the batter.
- Carefully fold the diced apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F, using a thermometer to maintain consistent temperature.
- Using a large spoon or cookie scoop, carefully drop batter portions into the hot oil, frying 3-4 fritters at a time to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry each fritter for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating to achieve a golden-brown, crispy exterior and ensuring the interior is cooked through.
- Remove fritters with a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
- While still warm, dust the fritters generously with powdered sugar, creating a sweet, delicate coating.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, enjoying the warm, crispy exterior and soft, apple-studded interior.
Notes
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor balance in your fritters.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense fritters; stop stirring as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- Pat diced apples dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making the fritters soggy during frying.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a one-to-one gluten-free baking blend to maintain the recipe’s original texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg