If you love apples, you’ll love our apple turnovers and spiced apple pie. There’s nothing like the smell of freshly fried apple fritters wafting through the kitchen on a crisp autumn morning. When I was a kid, my grandmother would make the best apple fritters on chilly weekends. I’ve taken her recipe and given it a modern twist, and now it’s one of my family’s favorite fall treats. Today, I’m going to show you how easy it is to make these soft, pillowy fritters with crisp, golden edges and a sweet glaze that melts in your mouth.
What You’ll Need
For these apple fritters, you’ll need basic pantry staples and fresh apples. The core ingredients include:
Apples: I recommend using firm apples like Granny Smith for a tart flavor or Honeycrisp for a sweeter taste. All-purpose flour: This creates the structure of the fritter. Cinnamon and nutmeg: Adds warmth and spice. Buttermilk and apple juice: These liquids keep the fritters moist. Eggs: For binding and fluffiness. Canola or vegetable oil: For frying.
If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute it with regular milk mixed with a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice. Apple juice can be swapped with cider for a stronger apple flavor.
How To Make
You can find the full, printable recipe at the bottom of this post (click the button above), but you can read a summary with step-by-step instructions and photos for each step below.Making apple fritters is surprisingly simple, and the results are well worth it! Here’s a step-by-step guide: Buying Guide: Look for apples that are firm to the touch with no bruising or soft spots. They should have a bright, vibrant color and a fragrant apple smell. Mix the dry ingredients: Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents and spices, which is crucial for light, flavorful fritters. Whisk the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, apple juice, vanilla, eggs, and melted butter. This forms the liquid base for the batter, adding moisture and flavor. Combine the wet and dry: Slowly mix the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring just until combined. Overmixing can result in tough fritters, so stir gently. Fold in the apples: Add the chopped apples and fold them into the batter. This ensures each fritter is packed with fruit. Fry the fritters: Heat oil in a large skillet to 350°F. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan, as this can lower the oil temperature and make the fritters soggy. (image 5) Glaze the fritters: Once the fritters are golden and crispy, let them cool slightly and dip them in the glaze. The glaze adds sweetness and a beautiful shine to the fritters. Serve immediately.
Freezing: For the best results, let them cool completely before freezing and avoid glazing until after they’re reheated. To freeze, wrap each fritter individually in plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container. When ready to enjoy, reheat in an oven or air fryer to restore some of their crispiness, then add glaze if desired.
Add nuts: Mix in chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunchy texture. Different fruit: Try using pears, peaches, or even berries instead of apples.
Spice it up: Add a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom for an extra kick of flavor. Erren’s Kitchen is written and produced for informational intentions only. We are not certified nutritionists, and the nutritional information found on this site has not been assessed or authorized by a nutritionist or the FDA. The nutritional information found in our recipes is offered as an estimate and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. The estimated data is provided as a courtesy and calculated through a third-party online nutritional calculator, spoonacular API. Although we do our best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered rough estimates. Many factors, such as brands or products purchased and the nutritional fluctuations that naturally occur in fresh produce, can alter the effectiveness of the nutritional information in any recipe. Furthermore, various online calculators provide different results depending on their particular algorithms and nutrition fact sources. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
