Description
Crisp golden big apple fritters deliver a New York-style breakfast delight straight from grandma’s kitchen. Sugary glaze and warm spices create a nostalgic treat that connects home cooks with classic American comfort flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Flour Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
Fruit Ingredients:
- 2 large apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare a comprehensive workspace by gathering all ingredients and equipment, ensuring a clean, organized cooking environment for crafting delectable apple fritters.
- Sift together flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture that will form the base of the fritter batter.
- Core and dice apples into small, uniform cubes, then sprinkle with ground cinnamon, allowing the spice to coat the fruit pieces evenly and enhance their natural sweetness.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs thoroughly, then incorporate milk, water, melted butter, and vanilla extract, blending until the liquid ingredients are completely integrated.
- Gently fold the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined – avoid overmixing to maintain a light, airy texture in the fritters.
- Carefully incorporate the cinnamon-coated apple chunks into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F, using a thermometer to maintain consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, carefully drop batter portions into the hot oil, frying until golden brown and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove fritters with a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels to maintain crispiness.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly runny.
- Once fritters have cooled slightly but are still warm, drizzle generously with the vanilla glaze, allowing it to cascade over the crispy, golden surfaces.
- Serve immediately, enjoying the perfect balance of crisp exterior, tender interior, and sweet apple-cinnamon flavor.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter mixing and consistent texture.
- Pat diced apples dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making fritters soggy.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 375°F for perfectly crispy exterior without burning.
- Gluten-free alternative: Replace wheat flour with gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg