Description
Classic big apple fritters showcase New York’s sweet culinary spirit with crispy golden exteriors and tender apple centers. Homemade comfort beckons with each delightful bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, blending flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until thoroughly integrated.
- In a separate container, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth and well-combined.
- Gradually incorporate wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring gently to create a uniform batter without overmixing.
- Delicately fold diced apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Prepare a deep skillet or Dutch oven by heating vegetable oil to precisely 350°F, using a cooking thermometer for accuracy.
- Carefully drop rounded spoonfuls of apple-studded batter into the sizzling oil, working in small batches to maintain optimal temperature.
- Fry fritters for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, rotating once to achieve a rich golden-brown exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Transfer fried fritters to a paper towel-lined surface to absorb excess oil and allow slight cooling.
- Craft a silky glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency.
- While fritters remain warm, generously drizzle or elegantly dip each piece into the prepared glaze.
- Allow glazed fritters to rest momentarily, permitting the sweet coating to set and create a delectable crisp finish before serving.
Notes
- Choose crisp, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and tartness that cuts through the sweetness.
- Ensure oil temperature stays consistent at 350F to prevent greasy or undercooked fritters, using a thermometer for accuracy.
- Pat apple pieces dry with paper towels before adding to batter to prevent excess moisture and ensure crispier results.
- Make fritters gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg