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BIG APPLE FRITTERS

Classic Big Apple Fritters — tender cinnamon-spiced apple pieces folded into a light batter, deep-fried until golden and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups apples, peeled and diced about 2 medium apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice to prevent apples from browning
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying (adjust amount to fit your pan)
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar for glaze
  • 0.25 cup milk for glaze (add more for thinner glaze)
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Toss the diced apples with lemon juice, 0.25 teaspoon of the cinnamon, and 0.25 teaspoon of the sugar. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, remaining sugar and remaining cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • In a separate bowl, combine milk, beaten egg and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Fold the prepared apples into the batter until evenly distributed.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (use a thermometer). Drop rounded tablespoons of batter into the oil, frying 3–4 fritters at a time to avoid crowding.
  • Fry each fritter until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet or on paper towels.
  • Whisk together powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth to make the glaze. Adjust consistency with extra milk if needed.
  • While fritters are still warm, drizzle or dip them into the glaze. Allow glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm for best texture. Fritters are best eaten the day they are made but can be gently reheated in a 350°F oven for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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