Description
Sweet, golden cinnamon sugar apple fritters dance with rustic charm, promising a delightful blend of crispy edges and tender apple centers. Homemade comfort beckons with each sugary, cinnamon-dusted bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chopped apples
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Glaze and Frying:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel and sift together the dry ingredients, ensuring a uniform blend of flour, leavening agent, seasoning, ground cinnamon, and granulated sweetener.
- Whisk the egg and dairy liquid in a separate container until thoroughly incorporated.
- Gradually merge the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently to create a smooth, consistent batter without overmixing.
- Carefully incorporate diced apple pieces into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Select a deep cooking pan and warm cooking oil to a moderate temperature, watching for a gentle shimmer that indicates proper heat.
- Using a serving spoon, carefully deposit dollops of the fruited batter into the sizzling oil, allowing each fritter to transform into a golden-brown delicacy.
- Monitor the frying process, flipping each fritter to ensure even coloration and complete cooking, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the crispy treats to an absorbent paper surface to remove excess oil and drain.
- Craft a delicate sweet coating by whisking powdered sugar with a splash of milk until smooth and glossy.
- Generously drizzle the silky glaze over the warm fritters, creating an enticing finish that beckons immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter consistency and even mixing.
- Pat chopped apples dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making fritters soggy.
- Maintain oil temperature around 350-375°F for perfectly crispy exterior and fully cooked interior.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg