Best 7 Homemade Apple Fritters Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and fluffy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further! Homemade apple fritters are a heavenly indulgence that combines the perfect balance of crispy on the outside and soft, tender on the inside. Made with fresh apples, a light batter, and a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar, these fritters are sure to become a family favorite. Whether you're hosting a brunch, a holiday gathering, or simply craving a delicious snack, our carefully curated collection of homemade apple fritter recipes will guide you through the process of creating this delectable treat in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE FRITTERS



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This is an old Southern apple fritter recipe. When we got home from a trip through the South years ago, I found the recipe among the brochures I brought back. I've been making these easy apple fritters ever since. -John Robbins, Springdale, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup cake flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/3 cup whole milk
4 teaspoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped peeled tart apple
Oil for frying
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, butter, orange juice, zest and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

SIMPLE APPLE FRITTERS



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These delicious fritters were made weekly by the school cafeteria cook who, "after hours" let me sample them ...ummmmm so good and easy to make. I never want to lose this recipe! Try them they're nice with a pork dinner .. but my family loves them for dessert...you decide.

Provided by Gingerbee

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg (beaten)
1/3 cup milk
1 cup apple (diced)
1 cup cooking oil
confectioners' sugar (for dusting)

Steps:

  • Measure and sift all dry ingredients.
  • Beat eggs and milk together; slowly incorporating the dry ingredients.
  • Add the chopped apples.
  • In a heavy skillet on the stovetop, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat.
  • Drop teaspoon full of apple-batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown in color- 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  • Remove from oil and drain on brown paper.
  • Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Makes 12 small fritters.
  • Eliminate the sugar and serve with pork roast.

EASY HOMEMADE APPLE FRITTERS



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These Easy Homemade Apple Fritters are packed full of fresh apples, simple to make, and can be ready in just 30 minutes!

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3-4 cups apples, diced (about 2-3 apples, peeled and diced into bite-size pieces (honeycrisp or granny smith))
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
pinch nutmeg (or apple pie spice!)
pinch ground ginger ((optional))
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 large eggs (at room temperature)
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon melted butter (cooled)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable oil for frying
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-5 teaspoons milk (or water)

Steps:

  • Dice your apples, place in a bowl and add lemon juice. This will prevent the apples from browning.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Add milk, vanilla, and cooled melted butter (don't add it hot, you'll cook your eggs!) Whisk together with a fork until it is all combined.
  • In another medium sized bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and ground ginger.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet and mix well until a loose dough is formed. Fold in the apples.
  • Fill a frying pan or sauce pan with about 3-4 cups of oil or so that you have about 3-4 inches of oil in your pan. Heat oil over medium heat until the oil reaches 375°F with a candy thermometer or an instant read thermometer. If you don't have a thermometer, use the wooden spoon test (see notes).
  • Use a measuring cup to drop batter into oil, 1/4 cup or 1/3 cup. Fry until the outside is golden brown. Flip and fry other side until golden brown, for a total of about 4-5 minutes. You'll know they're done if you insert a small knife into the center and it comes clean. If not, fry a little longer so that the center is fully cooked. This time will depend on the size of your fritter.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel-lined cooling rack and let cool. Repeat with all the batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 178 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOM'S APPLE FRITTERS



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My mom made these for us after school in the fall with the apples we'd pick and buy from a fruit farm. Warm, crisp, and sweet, a perfect fall treat.

Provided by ABBY9

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 quart vegetable oil for deep-frying
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or electric skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Pour in the milk, eggs and oil and stir until well blended. Mix in apples until they are evenly distributed.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes depending on the size. Fry in smaller batches so they are not crowded. Remove from the hot oil using a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels. Toss with cinnamon sugar while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 98.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

APPLE FRITTERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 30 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 13

Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into small dice
Powdered sugar, for dusting, optional
Serving suggestions: breakfast sausage and bacon

Steps:

  • Heat a couple of inches of vegetable oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium to medium-low heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 340 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with a fork, then add the milk, melted butter and vanilla. Gently fold the dry and wet ingredients together until just combined (do not over-mix). Fold in the apples, adding enough to make a very chunky batter.
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, 6 to 8 at a time. Fry until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm with sausage and bacon!

APPLE FRITTERS



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Best served warm, these fragrant, golden Apple Fritters are by turns tender, crisp, and fruity. A simpler (no-yeast) alternative to sufganiyot-the traditional jam-filled Jewish doughnut served during Hanukkah-the fritters are studded with diced sweet apples and generously dusted with confectioners' sugar. Be forewarned: They can be addictively delicious. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 602.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 sweet apples, such as Rome, McIntosh, or Gala, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
Safflower oil, for frying
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla. Gently fold milk mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Fold in apples.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 inches of oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until a thermometer registers 350 degrees. Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Working in batches, drop heaping tablespoons of dough into oil. (A small ice cream scoop works especially well for creating uniform-size fritters.) Cook, turning once, until puffed and golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to rack with a slotted spoon. Let cool slightly, dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve.

CHEF JOHN'S APPLE FRITTERS



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I didn't think I liked apple fritters, but turns out I just don't like chunks of almost raw apple, surrounded by a doughnut. Maybe I've just been going to the wrong shops, but I've never enjoyed the texture, and always wanted to try them with cooked apples.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter
2 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
½ cup sparkling apple cider
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
½ cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
1 tablespoon sparkling apple cider, or as needed to make glaze

Steps:

  • Melt butter over medium-high heat and cook until it turns golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add apples and cook over medium-high heat until apples just begin to soften around the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon sugar and continue cooking another 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain in a strainer; let cool to room temperature.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg together in a mixing bowl until well combined.
  • Whisk egg, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter together in a separate mixing bowl. Add cooled apple pieces and sparkling apple cider; add the flour mixture. Stir just until flour is incorporated.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spoon about 2 tablespoons batter per fritter, into hot oil, slightly flattening them out. Cook in batches. Fry on one side until small bubbles appear on the surface, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip fritters over and fry the other side until richly browned, about 2 more minutes.
  • Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain grease. Cool slightly before glazing.
  • Whisk powdered sugar and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Add enough apple cider, 1 teaspoon at a time, to form a smooth glaze that is just runny enough to drizzle over fritters.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 243.4 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your fritters a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the fritters tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the gluten in the flour to relax, which will make the fritters lighter and more tender.
  • Use a deep fryer or a large pot filled with oil to fry the fritters. The oil should be at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the fritters will not cook evenly.
  • Fry the fritters until they are golden brown. This will take about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Drain the fritters on paper towels. This will remove any excess oil.
  • Serve the fritters warm with your favorite toppings. Some good choices include powdered sugar, maple syrup, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Apple fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of fritters that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give apple fritters a try.

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