Apple Fritters
Indulge in the sweet and tart delight of Apple Fritters! These crispy, golden treats are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack anytime, with a delectable glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples, diced
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the applesauce and milk to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet to 375°F (190°C).
- Scoop about 1/3 cup of the batter and carefully place it in the hot oil, flattening it slightly.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked fritters to a cooling rack placed over a pan or parchment paper to catch any drips.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Dip each fritter into the glaze, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Place the glazed fritters back on the cooling rack to allow the glaze to harden.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg