Apple Fritters
Ingredients
Scaled from 12 12 fritters (approx. 1 large fritter per serving)
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pie spice (pumpkin or apple)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ⅔ cup buttermilk
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced (~ 3 ¼ cups)
- Oil, for frying
- 2 ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt (plus a dash of pie spice, optional)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
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PREP: Heat the oil in a medium pot to 360 degrees F.
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MIX: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and pie spice.
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Then, add beaten eggs, vanilla, melted butter, and buttermilk.
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Stir in the apples until combined spread throughout the batter.
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FRY: Once the oil is hot, drop the batter into the fryer using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop.
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Fry in small batches so the oil doesn't drop in temperature too much.
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These will take you roughly 3-4 minutes depending on the size.
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When golden and cooked, remove from oil using a slotted spoon onto a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
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Let cool before glazing.
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GLAZE: Combine powdered sugar, salt, and pie spice (if using) in a medium bowl.
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Add the maple syrup and milk and whisk to combine.
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If the glaze is thick, add another small splash of milk until it just clings to the back of the spoon.
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Dip the fritters in glaze one at a time and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 245 |
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| Fat | 7 |
| Saturated fat | 3 |
| Trans fat | 0 |
| Unsaturated fat | 4 |
| Cholesterol | 40 |
| Sodium | 185 |
| Carbohydrates | 44 |
| Fiber | 1 |
| Sugar | 32 |
| Protein | 3 |