Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for the apples)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for the apples)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for the batter)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Wash, peel, and core the apples. Chop them into small pieces and place them in a bowl. Add the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Toss to coat the apple pieces evenly and set aside.
- Make the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg. Then, add 1/2 cup of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. The batter should be thick but still slightly lumpy. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in apples: Gently fold the apple mixture into the batter, ensuring the apple pieces are evenly distributed.
- Heat the oil: In a deep skillet or pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat. To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface.
- Fry the fritters: Using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Drain the fritters: Remove the fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Coat in cinnamon sugar: In a shallow bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon. While the fritters are still warm, toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Serve and enjoy: Your Cinnamon Sugar Apple Fritters are ready! Serve warm, and enjoy as a delightful breakfast or dessert. Optionally, drizzle with icing or serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.