Apple Fritters Recipe

Apple fritters on a dark plate on a dark surface.

5 from 1 vote

The homemade apple fritters are crispy outside, tender inside bursting with fresh apples, and coated in a sweet glaze. Perfect fall treat!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple fritters, donuts, fritters

Servings:

Calories: 222kcal

Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

Apple Fritters

1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
1/4 cup Dark brown sugar
2 tsps Baking powder
2 tsps Ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ground ginger
1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp Ground mace optional
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/3 cup Buttermilk
2 large Eggs
1/3 cup Applesauce
1 1/2 cups Diced apples (peeled cored and diced small)
Vegetable or Canola oil for frying

Glaze

2 cups Powdered sugar
1/4 cup Milk
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with several layers of paper towels, and set aside. Line another baking sheet with a wire rack.
In a medium bowl whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, mace, and salt.
1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour, 1/4 cup Dark brown sugar, 2 tsps Baking powder, 2 tsps Ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp Ground ginger, 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp Ground mace, 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
In a large bowl whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and applesauce. Stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture just until some dry flour remains, then fold in the diced apples.
1/3 cup Buttermilk, 2 large Eggs, 1/3 cup Applesauce, 1 1/2 cups Diced apples
Heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven, deep skillet, or deep fryer to 375ºF. Drop 1/4 cup of batter into the oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove to the prepared baking sheet to drain.
Vegetable or Canola oil
In a medium bowl whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. While the fritters are still warm dunk each fritter in the glaze turning to coat on all sides. Place them on the wire rack to drip and dry.

Notes

I like to use a mix of Granny Smith apples and Honeycrisp apples. But you can use all of one type of apple.

Don’t overmix the dough. It can cause tough fritters.

Use a candy thermometer to know the temperature of the oil at all times. Carefully monitor the temperature during cooking and adjust the heat accordingly. This will ensure crispy cooked-through apple fritters.

Don’t overcrowd the frying oil. Only cook 3-4 at a time to better maintain the oil temperature.

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