Description
Crisp New York-style Big Apple Fritters invite sweet indulgence with golden, cinnamon-kissed dough enveloping tender fruit chunks. Warm, sugary delights promise comfort and nostalgia in each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Fruit and Frying Ingredients:
- 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- Oil for frying
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, blending flour, sweetener, leavening agent, seasoning spices for a harmonious base.
- Whisk liquid components – dairy, eggs, and aromatic extract – creating a smooth, unified mixture.
- Prepare fruit by coating diced apple pieces with citrus juice to prevent oxidation, then gently incorporate into the batter.
- Establish optimal frying temperature of 350°F in a deep cooking vessel with abundant cooking oil.
- Carefully release batter portions into sizzling oil, allowing each fritter to transform into a golden-crisp delicacy over 2-3 minutes per surface.
- Extract fritters using a slotted utensil, transferring to absorbent paper to eliminate excess grease.
- Craft a lustrous glaze by whisking powdered confectioner’s sugar with milk and vanilla, creating a silky drizzling consistency.
- Lavish warm fritters with glossy glaze, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor enhancement.
- Present immediately while maintaining peak crispness and temperature for optimal gustatory experience.
Notes
- Prevent apple browning by tossing diced fruit in lemon juice immediately after cutting to maintain fresh color and prevent oxidation.
- Ensure oil temperature stays consistent around 350°F for even, crispy golden-brown fritters without greasy or undercooked centers.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace wheat flour with alternative like almond or rice flour, which maintains similar texture and binding properties.
- Test oil readiness by dropping small batter bit that should sizzle and float quickly, indicating perfect frying temperature for crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg