Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Apple Fritter Bites:
Ingredients:
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Prepare the Apples:
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into small pieces. Set aside.
- Make the Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- Fry the Fritters:
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat. The oil should reach about 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry until golden brown on all sides, turning occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Make the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Dip each fritter bite into the glaze or drizzle the glaze over the fritters. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes.
- Serve:
- Serve the apple fritter bites warm. Enjoy!
Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg to your taste, and you can also add a pinch of ground cloves or allspice for extra flavor. Enjoy your homemade apple fritter bites!