Description
Big Apple Fritters are a delightful treat that combine the warmth of spiced apples with a crispy, golden exterior. Drenched in a sweet glaze, these fritters evoke the cozy charm of New York street fairs right in your kitchen. Perfect for brunch or dessert, they bring joy to every gathering and are easy enough for any home cook to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced Granny Smith apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glazing
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and dice the apples into small pieces.
- Create the batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add eggs and milk; mix until just combined.
- Combine: Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
- Heat oil: In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry fritters: Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Glaze: Drain on paper towels and coat with powdered sugar while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating nutmeg or swapping out apples for pears. - Drizzle with caramel sauce for an indulgent twist.