Apple Fritters
Tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, with the wonderful flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, these apple fritters are food for the soul.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped, (about 1-1 1/2 cups)
- 1 heaping cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk + more if needed to thin batter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- oil for frying
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- While preparing batter, pour cooking oil to a depth of about 1 1/2-inches in a deep frying pan and heat to 375-degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmet. Set aside
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg well. Add the milk and vanilla. Mix well, then whisk in the melted butter.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until well combined and the consistency of pancake batter. If the batter seems too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons more milk. Fold in apple pieces.
- Place by heaping tablespoonsful into hot oil. Be careful of hot oil spatters. Cook 3 or 4 fritters at a time; don't over-crowd the pan. Cook on one side until a rich golden brown, then flip over to cook the other side.
- Drain on a cooling rack placed over paper towels or parchment paper.
- Prepare glaze by mixing together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm fritters.
Notes
Recipe Source: Seemingly Greek