Apple Fritters

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Rest Time 4 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Courses: , ,
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 340  F
Servings: 8
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

These delicious deep-fried donuts are filled with sweet little apple nuggets and cinnamon and then covered in a sugary glaze (or powdered sugar). Some people call them cakes, some call them donuts, but I call them fritters.

They're amazingly delicious no matter what you call them, served with a light glaze (recipe follows), drizzled with maple syrup, or dusted with powdered sugar. I'll take mine anyway I can get them!

For the Dough:
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 whole vegan eggs (flax eggs, or Ener-G work the best)
  • 3/4 cup non-dairy milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 Granny Smith apples (cored and cut into small bite-sized pieces)
    • For the Glaze:
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons non-dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • Frying Oil:
  • 3 to 4 cups vegetable oil (can substitute with canola oil)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Make the dough

    Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

    In a separate medium bowl, beat the egg mixture with a whisk. Then, add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla.

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently fold together until combined. (careful not to over-mix).

    Next, fold in the apples.

  2. 2
    Make the glaze

    To make the glaze, sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl. Then, add the milk and vanilla and stir until smooth.

  3. 3
    Heat the oil

    Heat the oil over medium heat to 340 degrees F.

  4. 4
    Cook the fritters

    Carefully drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes, depending on their size, turning halfway through.

    Remove the fritters using a slotted spoon or spider strainer and place them on a cooling rack.

  5. 5
    apple fritters on cutting board

    Drizzle with the glaze immediately and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 318kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.4g20%
Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Sodium 286mg12%
Potassium 176mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 49.2g17%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 27.8g
Protein 4.2g9%
Vitamin A 140 IU
Vitamin C 4 mg
Calcium 48 mg
Iron 1.6 mg
Vitamin E 0.8 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.08 mg
Folate 44 mcg
Magnesium 20 mg
Zinc 0.6 mg
Selenium 8 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Read it online: https://sproutfulkitchen.com/recipe/apple-fritters/