Homemade Apple Fritters Recipe (2024)

• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 large egg slightly beaten
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup sweet apple peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• ½ cup sugar + 1 tablespoon sugar divided
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 ¼ teaspoon cinnamon divided
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup strawberry or maple syrup

• Place the 2 cups of canola oil into a deep fryer or heavy pan and allow to heat to 365 degrees.

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• Pour the milk into a bowl with the slightly beaten egg and whisk to combine.

• Add the apples to the mixture and gently stir to incorporate.

• In a separate mixing bowl toss together the flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, the baking powder, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and the salt.

• Add the flour mixture to the egg and milk and blend until all the dry ingredients are just moistened.

• Drop 3 to 4 teaspoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry 4 minutes, turning occasionally for even browning.

• Remove the fritters when they are a golden brown with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain.

• Continue deep frying in this manner being sure to allow the oil to return to the correct temperature before adding a new batch.

• Place the remaining sugar and ¾ t of the cinnamon into a sealable plastic bag.

• Add the fritters a couple at time.

• Seal the bag after each addition and shake to cover the fritters well.

• Place the fritters on plates.

• Place the syrup into a microwave safe bowl.

• Stir in the remaining cinnamon until well combined.

• Microwave on high for 30 seconds or until the syrup is warmed.

• Pour the syrup over the fritters just before serving.

Serving Size: 16 fritters