Apple Fritters

Name: Apple Fritters
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: Canola oil, for frying; 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 1 tsp. apple pie spice, divided; 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 c. fresh apple cider; 1 large egg; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1 large Granny Smith apple

Get ‘em while they’re hot

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Aug 24, 2020

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apple fritters dusted with cinnamon sugar on top

Brian Woodcock

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Tucked inside the brown sugar batter (spiked with fresh apple cider!) is a combo of chopped and grated Granny Smiths that add tons of texture and a tart edge to these sugar-dusted, shallow-fried apple fritters.

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Ingredients

Canola oil, for frying
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. apple pie spice, divided
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 cup fresh apple cider
1 large egg
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 large Granny Smith apple

Directions

1. Step 1Fill large Dutch oven with 1½ inches oil and heat to 350°F. Set wire rack on rimmed baking sheet. In large bowl, combine granulated sugar and ½ tsp pie spice; set aside.
2. Step 2In another large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and remaining ½ teaspoon pie spice. In separate bowl, whisk together cider, egg and vanilla. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
3. Step 3Peel and core apple. Coarsely grate half the apple and cut remaining half into ¼-in. pieces. Gently fold into batter.
4. Step 4Working in batches, drop spoonfuls of batter (about 2 Tbsp each) into oil. Fry, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 4 min.
5. Step 5Toss warm fritters in sugar-spice mixture. Transfer to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temp.