Mom’s Apple Fritters Recipe
These homemade apple fritters are warm, crispy, and sweet, making them the perfect fall treat. A nostalgic favorite passed down from my mom, these fritters are made with fresh apples and coated in a delightful cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 24 fritters
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Apple Fritters:
- 1 quart vegetable oil for deep-frying
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cups apples – peeled, cored and chopped
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1 cup cinnamon-sugar
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients: Heat oil in a deep fryer or electric skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, beaten eggs, and vegetable oil, stirring until well combined.
- Add the apples: Fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Fry the fritters: Working in small batches, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown all over, approximately 5 minutes.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate. Toss the warm fritters in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
- Serve and enjoy: Indulge in these delicious apple fritters while still warm for the best flavor!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of nutmeg or cloves to the batter.
- Be careful when frying to maintain a consistent oil temperature for perfectly crisp fritters.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 118
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 16mg
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