Description
Golden, crispy apple fritters packed with warm spiced apples and a splash of bourbon for extra depth. Glazed with a sweet vanilla icing, these fritters taste like apple pie in donut form—crispy edges, tender dough, and a cozy kick of flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp bourbon (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and bourbon. Cook for 5–6 minutes, until apples are soft and caramelized. Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a thick batter.
- Fold in the cooled apple mixture until evenly distributed.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop batter by heaping spoonfuls into hot oil, frying 2–3 fritters at a time. Fry 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
- Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack over paper towels.
- Mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle or dip fritters in glaze while slightly warm.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, let the apple mixture cool completely before adding to the batter.
- Use a thermometer to keep oil at a steady 350°F for even frying.
- Fritters are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven for a crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
