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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.
When I think of apple fritters, I think of donuts. They’re sweet. Like a dessert. This recipe includes ground cinnamon, a sweet glaze, small pieces of apple, and my dad’s homemade apple cider. Oh my, and yes please!
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.
I also have a donut and apple fritter recipe that uses sourdough.
Ingredients for Apple Cider Fritters
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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°F. 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°. 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.
Make the Glaze
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.
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Apple Cider Fritters
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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℉. 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℉. 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.
Notes
Nutrition
Ooooh, Deborah! You’re killing me with this recipe and all the other apple cider recipes you share. I was just sure you probably used apple cider from Louisburg, so I was surprised about your Dad making his own. How wonderful he does that! I haven’t made this yet but believe me, this is on my agenda for October. I have no doubt it will be a 5 star.
Hi Sharon, I hope you will give some of the cider recipes a try. I love when fall arrives and I start making them myself. They are so delicious!