Description

Golden, crispy apple fritters infused with fresh apple cider deliver the perfect balance of warm spices and juicy apple bites. This easy recipe brings autumn flavors to your kitchen with every tender, crunchy fritter.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 cups fresh apples peeled and diced (about 2 medium)

3/4 cup fresh apple cider

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

about 3 cups canola or vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

2. In a separate bowl beat eggs, then stir in apple cider, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.

4. Fold in diced apples until evenly coated.

5. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).

6. Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into hot oil, frying in small batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

7. Use a slotted spoon to transfer fritters to a wire rack or paper towel lined tray to drain.

8. Optional: dust with cinnamon sugar or drizzle with a glaze made from powdered sugar and reduced apple cider.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: frying
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fritter

Keywords: crispy apple fritters, apple cider fritters, baking with fresh apples, apple recipes with fresh apples, fall desserts, homemade fritters, autumn recipes