Best 10 Southern Apple Fritters Recipes

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Let's prepare a delightful Southern treat that embodies the blend of crispy, fluffy, and irresistibly sweet flavors: Southern apple fritters. These delectable morsels, originating from the heart of the American South, promise a symphony of textures and tastes. As a culinary canvas, they invite experimentation with various spices and fillings, making each bite a unique sensory experience. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey, where the aroma of fried apples mingles with the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a heavenly symphony that will tantalize your taste buds and make you fall in love with the irresistible charm of Southern apple fritters.

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

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

SOUTHERN APPLE FRITTERS



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I've been making these golden fritters for more than 25 years. Family and friends gobble them up, so I'm thankful they're quick and easy! -Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup grated unpeeled apples
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk, orange juice, butter, vanilla and orange zest; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the apples., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SOUTHERN APPLE FRITTERS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-153

Number Of Ingredients 13

Glaze:
Ingredients
1 cup All Purpose Flour
1/4 cup Sugar
3/4 tsp Salt
1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/3 cup Milk
1 Egg
1 cup Chopped Apple
2 cups Powdered Sugar
1 1/2 T Milk
1 tsp Vanilla Extract, optional

Steps:

  • Pour oil into skillet so that it is approximately 1-1/2 inches deep. Heat oil on high. (360 - 375 degrees F.) Oil is ready when dough floats to top. Carefully add dough to oil in heaping Tablespoons. Cook until brown, about 2 minutes, then flip. Cook another 1-2 minutes, until both sides are browned. Transfer briefly to paper towels to absorb excess oil, then transfer to cooling rack. Make glaze by stirring milk and powdered sugar together in a small bowl. Drizzle over apple fritters. Wait approximately 3 minutes for glaze to harden, then flip fritters and drizzle glaze over the other side. Best served warm.

APPLE FRITTERS



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This fritter dough rests overnight so be sure to plan ahead. Make the apple filling the day before too, if you like.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     dessert

Time 11h15m

Yield 12 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup whole milk
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading and the surface
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the bowl
Oil, for frying
3 small apples, peeled, cored and diced (about 3 cups)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the dough: Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat just until bubbles form around the edge. Transfer the milk to a small bowl and let it cool to about 110 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, yeast and salt.
  • Add the egg to the milk and whisk to combine. With a wooden spoon, add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir it into a ball. Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead the dough until it is smooth, about 5 minutes. You can add a little bit more flour at this point if necessary.
  • Next, knead the butter into the dough piece by piece, using a flexible bench scraper to scrape the butter back into the dough as you knead. The dough will seem sticky and buttery, but don't add more flour. Just keep kneading and stretching the dough until the butter is completely absorbed and the dough is smooth. Pop the dough into a buttered bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • For the apple mixture: The next day, toss the apples with the cider vinegar in a medium bowl.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the melted butter and cook, stirring, until the sugar turns deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. (The butter and sugar may separate. Don't worry.) Add the apples and toss to combine. Cook until the apples release some of their juice and are just tender but still hold their shape, 1 to 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the apples to a plate. Cook the remaining liquid down until thick and syrupy, about 3 minutes more. Drizzle the caramel over the apples and toss gently to combine. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Pull the dough out of the fridge. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a large rectangle, with the short sides at the bottom and the top, about 1/4 inch thick. Use a slotted spoon to transfer half the apples to the bottom half of the rectangle. Leave most of the apple liquid behind. Fold the top half of the dough over the bottom half. Press the dough down to seal in the apples. Spread the rest of the apples, without too much of that liquid, on the right half of the dough square. Then fold the left half of the dough over the apples and press to seal. Roll this into a ball, transfer it to a buttered bowl, cover lightly and set aside to double, about an hour.
  • On a floured surface, tip the doubled dough out and press it into a big square. Use the bench scraper to cut the dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a rough ball as best you can. Don't worry if they seem messy or apples pop out. Just smoosh them back together and proceed. Transfer the pieces to well-floured baking sheets. Cover lightly with plastic and let stand until puffed, about an hour.
  • Heat 3 inches of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot to 360 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towel.
  • For the glaze: Meanwhile, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla in a bowl. Add more milk or a little water if necessary. It should be runny.
  • Very carefully transfer a puffed piece of dough to a large spider or spatula and lower it into the oil. Add a few more dough balls, but don't crowd the pan. Cook until they are golden brown and puffed, 2 to 3 minutes, flipping halfway through. Make sure to keep the oil temperature between 350 to 360 degrees F. Lift the fritters out with the spider and set them on the paper towel-lined baking sheet for about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the fritters to a rack and use a pastry brush to cover them in glaze. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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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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 :

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.

SOUTHERN STYLE APPLE FRITTERS



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I love apple fritters. They remind me of my childhood. My dad bringing them home in the brown paper bag...still warm, with a hint of greasiness showing through the bag from just being fried and glazed. Mmmmm. Gotta give this recipe a try on a cold fall or winter day Courtesy of www.southernplate.com. I am posting my favorites for safe keeping, but she has tons of new, amazing recipes on a regular basis. :)

Provided by monique.j.jimenez

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 6 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups self rising flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
5 -6 granny smith apples, peeled and diced

Steps:

  • Mix flour, sugar, and cinnamon together using a fork to break up any lumps. Add in milk, melted margarine, and eggs. Stir well to combine. Peel and dice apples, add to batter, stirring inches Drop by 1/8 cup fulls into hot oil and turn to allow to brown on both sides. Drain on paper towel lined plate. Dust with confectioner�s sugar, if desired. Serve with apple butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 621.7, Carbohydrate 67, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 29.8, Protein 7.9

CANADIAN APPLE FRITTERS



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I was just recently told that Apple Pie is a Canadian "invention"... in my search to preserve part of my American dream of baseball and apple pie... I found this recipe that is truly Canadian. In fact, I can now live in denial as my search went no further than the fritter as I abandoned all research to whip these up... These are so delicious and so delicate - just in time for apple season too..... I raise my glass of Fosters (Australian for Canadian Beer) in thanks and gratitude!

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup apple juice
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 lbs tart apples, peeled, cored and cut into eighths (such as Granny Smith or MacIntosh)
vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar (to garnish)
1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk the egg and the sugar in a mixing bowl until foamy and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the wine, apple juice, salt, lemon and orange zests and mix thoroughly. Add the flour and blend until the batter is smooth. Allow the batter to rest, covered, for 1 hour.Combine the apple wedges and the batter. Coat the fruit gently but thoroughly with batter.
  • Pour oil to a depth of 5 inches in a deep pot. Heat over medium heat until it registers to 350º F on a deep-frying thermometer.
  • To make the fritters, use a large spoon to scoop up about four apple wedges and use another spoon to push the mixture gently into the oil. Continue adding fritters to the hot oil, but do not overcrowd.
  • Deep fry until light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain the fritters on absorbent towels. Repeat with the remaining fruit and batter. It is best to serve fritters immediately, but if necessary, they may be kept warm in a 200° F oven while finishing the remaining fritters; leave uncovered to keep fritters crisp.Dust lightly with confectioner's sugar and serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.2, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 93.6, Sodium 52.4, Carbohydrate 63.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 22.5, Protein 7.4

COUNTRY-STYLE APPLE FRITTERS



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In the fall these apple fritters have become a tradition in my family. I make them with fresh-picked apples and they always make breakfast and snack time a tasty treat. These are best eaten fresh and warm. Dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon-sugar.

Provided by Kimber

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon salt
2 medium apples - peeled, cored, and chopped, or more to taste
¼ cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
1 quart oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl; stir to blend. Stir in apples, milk, and egg.
  • Fill a deep-fryer or Dutch oven half full with oil and heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Working in batches if necessary, drop tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 165.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the apples into even pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the fritters. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters from the pan. This will help drain the excess oil.
  • Serve the fritters warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Southern 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 enjoy these delicious fritters at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give southern apple fritters a try.

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