These apple fritters are easy to make and great for snacks and tea time. I had 2 apples just waiting to be eaten, and what better way to enjoy them than this? :)The only drawback is they must be eaten same day, as fritters seem to get a bit soggy after awhile and don't freeze well. You will also find these aren't to sweet, so if you enjoy a real sweet treat, you may need to dress them up with a bit more glaze.
Ingredient List:
1 Cup milk (I used Fat Free milk)
2 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon sugar
pinch of salt
2 Cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/2 cups finely diced apples (about 2 medium..I think Granny Smith is best)
Vegetable oil for frying (I used Canola Oil)
Instructions:
In a small saucepan on low heat, or a microwave, heat milk just until hot. Do not scald the milk.
Separate the eggs. With an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks and very slowly pour in the hot milk, a little at a time, until fully incorporated. Be careful not to add the milk too fast as the hot milk could cook the eggs.
Stir in the sugar, salt, flour and baking powder.
Gently stir the beaten egg whites into the batter. Batter will be slightly elastic. Mix in the chopped apples and set aside.
Pour vegetable or Canola oil halfway up the height of your pan. Heat the vegetable oil just until water bounces, but be careful for it not to become too hot.
Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil and fry until lightly golden brown. Repeat until the batter is used. Drain all on a plate or cookie sheet lined with paper towels.
Transfer while still very warm to another plate and drizzle with glaze. Sprinkle with a bit of powdered sugar and cinnamon if you would like. Serve warm and fresh.
Glaze for Apple Fritters
1 cup powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Water or milk (I use milk)
Mix the powdered sugar, vanilla and enough water or milk to make a thin glaze. Pour or spoon over fritters.
This recipe makes approximately 8 fritters.
1 comments:
Just this morning,I visited the local farm stand in the hope of buying heirloom apples,but their arrival from upstate to Long Island has been delayed this year due to the extensive flooding recently in my state.I look foward to making fritters,Dutch pancakes,homemade applesauce,baked apples... Luv the countdown to Autumn on your page!
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