Description
Deliciously rich and nostalgic, these Amish Apple Fritters are packed with chunks of fresh apples and a hint of warm spices, perfect for indulging your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 ½–3 cups apples chopped into ½-inch pieces
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 4–5 cups canola oil for frying
- 3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup milk for glaze
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, granulated sugar, and baking powder.
- Add the chopped apples and mix until coated with the dry ingredients.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- In a deep skillet, heat the canola oil over medium heat until hot.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the fritters and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Adjust consistency as desired.
- Drizzle the glaze over the fritters and serve warm.
Notes
For a twist, try adding raisins or walnuts to the batter. Ensure the oil is at the right temperature for frying to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg
Keywords: Amish Apple Fritters Recipe,Dessert,Fritters,American Desserts,Apple Recipes