Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Easy Homemade Apple Fritters – a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack. These fluffy fritters are bursting with fresh apple flavor and coated in a sweet glaze that will have everyone coming back for more. Best of all, they can be whipped up in just 30 minutes! This simple recipe can be customized with your favorite spices or fruits, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. Whether enjoyed on their own or drizzled with caramel sauce, these fritters are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 cups apples, diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- pinch nutmeg
- pinch ground ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter, cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 2–5 teaspoons milk or water (for glaze)
Instructions
- Dice apples and toss with lemon juice.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in apples.
- Heat vegetable oil to 375°F in a frying pan.
- Drop batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes).
- Drain on paper towels before glazing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg