October 3, 2016

Apple Cider Fritters

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Here's a delicious recipe flavored with cider, cinnamon, a sweet glaze, and small chunks of apples. I'm not sure there's a better way to welcome in Autumn than by enjoying one of these lovelies.

Apple Cider Fritters is a delicious recipe we enjoy in the fall that I make using my dad’s fresh apple cider. I’m not sure there is a better way to welcome in Autumn than by enjoying one of these lovelies.

(Post modified with new photos on 9/18/22.)

Have I mentioned before that my dad likes to harvest apples in the fall to make apple cider? He uses one of those big old-fashioned apple presses and freezes the juice in bottled containers. Then he shares cider with all of his children and grandchildren at Christmas or whenever the urge strikes! My husband loves drinking the fresh cider while I enjoy it best in a hot mulled drink. I love to use it in several recipes made special for fall. Like these fritters! See my Apple Cider Recipes Here.

What is a Fritter?

A fritter is simply food that has been dipped in a batter and deep fried. Like corn fritters, or recently I’ve been seeing lots of recipes for zucchini fritters. See my recipe for Zucchini Fritters with Ranch Dip Here.

When I think of apple fritters, however, I think of donuts. They’re sweet. Like a dessert. However, there is no yeast in the batter, so they don’t qualify as a donut. But still…cinnamon, sweet glaze, small pieces of apple, and my dad’s homemade apple cider. Oh my, and yes please! I also have a donut and apple fritter recipe that uses sourdough. See that Recipe Here.

Ingredients for Apple Cider Fritters

(See the full recipe at the bottom of this post.)

Granny Smith apples
cornstarch
all-purpose flour
granulated sugar
baking powder
salt
ground cinnamon
nutmeg
apple cider
large eggs
melted butter
peanut oil for frying

For the Glaze

powdered sugar
apple cider
cinnamon
nutmeg

Instructions for Making This Recipe

Gather your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.

Using a small pairing knife or peeling knife, peel, core, and slice apples into small pieces. Place in a medium sized bowl and sprinkle with cornstarch. Stir to coat. Set aside.

Prepare the Fritter Batter

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add apple cider, large eggs, and melted butter. Whisk together until moistened. Gently, fold in apples.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven to 350 degrees. Using a large serving spoon, heap portions of batter into hot oil. Press batter lightly with the back of spoon to flatten. Fry two or three at a time, keeping the oil temperature between 325-350 degrees. Cook until the fritters turn a deep golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a wire rack. Repeat for remaining batter.

To make the glaze, in a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Dip fritters in the glaze or top with a spoonful while still warm.

This recipe will make 8-12 fritters, depending on how large you make them. These fritters are best when enjoyed fresh and warm.

See more Breakfast Ideas Here, Fried Foods Here, and Desserts Here.

Apple Cider Fritters

Here's a delicious recipe we enjoy in the fall that I make using my dad's fresh apple cider. So good!!

4.50 from 2 votes

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple Cider, Brunch, Donuts, Fried Foods, Fritters, Granny Smith Apples

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 40

Servings: fritters

Equipment

Wusthof Peeling Knife

Stainless Bowls

Dutch Oven

Wire Strainer

Ingredients

2 medium Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4" pieces
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup apple cider
2 large eggs beaten
2 tablespoons butter melted
3-4 cups peanut oil for frying

Glaze

2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup apple cider
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

Gather your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.
Using a paring or peeling knife, peel, core, and slice apples into small chunks. Place in a medium-sized bowl, and sprinkle with cornstarch. Stir to coat. Set aside.

Prepare the Fritter Batter

In a large bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg to combine.
Add apple cider, large eggs, and melted butter. Mix together until moistened. Gently fold in apples.
Heat oil in Dutch oven to 350 degrees. Using a large serving spoon, heap portions of batter into hot oil. Press batter lightly with the back of spoon to flatten. Fry fritters two to three at a time, keeping oil temperature between 325-350 degrees. Cook until a deep golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side until cooked through. Transfer fritters to wire rack. Repeat for remaining batter.

Make the Glaze

In a medium sized bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Dip fritters in glaze or spoon over fritters while still warm. Makes 8-12 fritters.