Chef John's Apple Fritters

Ciara Deckow

Updated on May 12, 2024

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

16 small apple fritters

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
½ cup sparkling apple cider
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Glaze:

½ cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
1 tablespoon sparkling apple cider, or as needed to make glaze

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Melt butter over medium-high heat and cook until it turns golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Add apples and cook over medium-high heat until apples just begin to soften around the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon sugar and continue cooking another 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain in a strainer; let cool to room temperature.

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Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg together in a mixing bowl until well combined.

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Whisk egg, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter together in a separate mixing bowl.

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Add cooled apple pieces and sparkling apple cider; add the flour mixture. Stir just until flour is incorporated.

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Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spoon about 2 tablespoons batter per fritter, into hot oil, slightly flattening them out. Cook in batches. Fry on one side until small bubbles appear on the surface, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip fritters over and fry the other side until richly browned, about 2 more minutes.

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Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain grease. Cool slightly before glazing.

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Whisk powdered sugar and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Add enough apple cider, 1 teaspoon at a time, to form a smooth glaze that is just runny enough to drizzle over fritters. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

248	Calories
9g	Fat
40g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 248
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 243mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	14%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 3g	6%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Calcium 62mg	5%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 110mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.