Description
Deliciously crispy apple fritters featuring a spiced batter loaded with fresh diced apples, fried to golden perfection and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these classic American treats combine tender apple bites and warm cinnamon flavor in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fritters
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup soy milk
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or other crisp variety), diced
- vegetable oil, for frying (such as peanut, vegetable, or canola oil)
Simple Glaze
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup soy milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Fold in Apples: Add the unsweetened applesauce and soy milk to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined, taking care not to overmix. Gently fold in the diced apples to maintain a light batter.
- Heat Oil for Frying: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet or pot to 375°F (use a thermometer for accuracy).
- Fry the Fritters: Scoop about 1/3 cup of the batter and carefully place it into the hot oil, flattening it slightly. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip with tongs and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove and drain on a cooling rack placed over parchment to catch drips.
- Repeat Frying: Continue frying the remaining batter in batches until all fritters are cooked, then turn off the heat.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, soy milk, and vanilla extract in a small to medium bowl until smooth.
- Glaze the Fritters: Dunk each warm fritter into the glaze, then place back on the cooling rack to let the glaze harden and drip. Allow a few minutes for the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- Use a high smoke point oil such as peanut, vegetable, or canola oil for frying to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- These fritters may work with gluten-free flour blends, but results may vary as this has not been tested.
- Baking is an option but will produce a different texture; baked fritters won’t be as crispy. Bake on a sheet at 350°F for about 30 minutes, spraying with oil before baking for best results.
- For optimal taste and texture, eat the fritters within a few hours of frying as they tend to soften over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
