Apple Fritters
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Thinly sliced apples smothered in a light batter and dusted with cinnamon sugar is the easy apple fritters recipe you remember from childhood.
Often referred to as “apple cinnamon donuts” or “appleflappen,” these apple slices go from fresh to fried in about 10 minutes, making this after-school snack as easy as apple pie.
- If you love apples, go here next: Fried Apples or Crockpot Dump Cake
Ingredients
- Granny Smith apples (2-3 small apples or enough for 10-12 slices)
- Batter: all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, milk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating: granulated sugar, ground cinnamon
What size apples to use
You can use any size of apples you want, depending on the number of slices you want to get out of this dish.
You may need to add extra batter for super-large apples. In the case of the green apples below, we used lunchbox-size apples.
I am showing a picture of the approximate size.
Easy Apple Fritters Recipe
Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar and two teaspoons of ground cinnamon in a shallow dish. Set aside.
Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a skillet to a depth of about 1 inch. Heat over medium-high heat.
Prepare Apples: Slice 2-3 fresh Granny Smith apples into 1/4-inch rounds. If you cut them too thick, they won’t cook as quickly. Use an apple corer or a suitable substitute like a milk jug cap to remove the cores.
Make the Batter: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, two teaspoons granulated sugar, and one teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Gradually add 1/2 cup milk and stir until a smooth batter is formed. Adjust the milk quantity if necessary to achieve the right consistency. The batter should not be too thin or too thick. You should be able to dip and coat slices evenly and easily. See the image for a demonstration.
Dip each green apple slice into the batter, ensuring both sides are well coated.
Carefully place the battered slices in the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the fried apple fritters from the oil (tongs work great) and drain any excess oil on paper towels.
While still warm, dredge each slice in the prepared cinnamon sugar coating.
Shake off excess sugar and serve immediately (while still warm) with one of the suggested toppings below.
Simple Topping Ideas for Fritters
Wanna get indulgent? You can top apple fritters with a variety of other delicious sweets. Here are our suggestions for this dessert:
- Top with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- If you like crunchy, add chopped pecans or make our super popular recipe for candied walnuts.
- For something truly indulgent, put a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a warm fritter—it’s delicious!
- Dust slices with powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.
Apple Fritters with Cinnamon Sugar
Equipment
- Skillet
- tongs
Ingredients
- fresh granny smith apples typically 2-3 lunch sized apples
- vegetable oil
Fritter Batter
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar with two teaspoons of ground cinnamon in a shallow dish and set aside.
- Fill a skillet with vegetable oil to about 1 inch deep and heat it over medium-high.
- Cut 2-3 fresh Granny Smith apples into 1/4-inch rounds. Be careful not to slice them too thick, as they'll take longer to cook. Remove the cores using an apple corer or a makeshift tool like the cap from a milk jug.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, two teaspoons granulated sugar, and one teaspoon ground cinnamon. Gradually add 1/2 cup of milk, stirring until the batter is smooth. You may not need all of the milk. Adjust the milk as needed batter should not be too runny, but enough to coat the apple slices well.
- Dip each apple slice into the batter, covering both sides thoroughly. Gently lay the slices in the hot oil and fry them for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they're golden brown and crispy.
- Use tongs to remove the apple fritters from the oil and let them drain on paper towels. While they're still warm, dredge each slice in the cinnamon sugar coating. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans or try a batch of candied walnuts.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Top a warm fritter with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar or whipped cream.
Nutrition
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