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apple fritter recipe

Delicious homemade apple fritters, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fritter Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 cup milk
Filling
  • 2 cups apples peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
For Frying
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine diced apples, lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
Make the Batter
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, combine the beaten egg and milk. Gradually add to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Combine and Fry
  1. Fold the apple mixture into the batter until evenly distributed.
  2. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat (about 350°F).
  3. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove fritters and drain on paper towels.
Glaze the Fritters
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavor. These fritters can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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