Are you looking for the best apple fritter recipe? You should give this easy homemade version a try. The apple rings are fried and then dipped into cinnamon sugar – fall perfection!
So it happened, I had to go back to school this week after my 8 weeks of maternity leave. I was all “mmmmkay, not a clue how I’m going to survive this” but heyho, one’s gotta do what one’s gotta do.
The good thing though? Baby girl is fully allowed to tag along with us (uhm yes, Branimir and me study the same thing and we have all the same courses.
… Is that weird?
We don’t share our toothbrush so we’re still pretty much individuals. Sort of…). And I’m convinced she’s loving all the attention she’s getting.
She already went last week with her daddy and it must have been a blast because when Branimir came home he was going on about how a baby would make it super easy to pick up women.
HELLO??!!?? You took my baby girl with you and random women started flirting with you? Do they not see your ring? The baby? Alright, time for me to go back to studying as well!
Ok, it’s kind of fun to play it all out in a jealous rage but in reality I’m not that bothered.
Maybe a little bit.
It’s just a fact that a man with a tiny baby has this cuteness factor nobody can resist.
And then there’s her little face and her little toes and her little hands – seriously, too cute.
Now while it’s certainly not much fun to be awake for the greater part of the night just to get up when she’s finally asleep, pack her in the car and drive off to go listen to someone talk about pedagogy for hours on end – it’s not the worst thing in the world.
But being a student bringing a baby to class? Yeah, it’s not for you if you’re trying to keep all attention away.
Nope, really not. At least we can brag about our two-months-old already studying towards her degree.
Now because I’m extra busy these days I felt like I needed to make a delicious and easy fall treat.
And really, what’s better than apple fritters? I mean, apples and fried and cinnamon, what could go wrong?
I give you the short and simple answer: nothing.
Or as Swiss people would say: Nüüüt. Yeah, umlaut party right there, that’s how we roll.
Right Nora, focus. Apples. Batter. Fried.
Those cute little apple rings are a favorite come fall with all the fairs around. But what can I say – they are really expensive to buy.
All you need to make a much tastier and cheaper alternative at home are a few apples, ingredients for a simple batter and some oil.
Ok, a lot of oil.
And don’t be afraid of the frying part, these apple rings are probably one of the easiest things ever to make.
I don’t even own a fryer, I just make them in a deep cast iron skillet (mine is similar to the one here on Amazon*) and it works like a charm.
Healthy? Not so much (maybe a little, there’s fruit in it?!). Worth it? You bet.
Cinnamon Sugar Apple Fritter Recipe
Ingredients
For Frying
- A deep cast iron skillet or deep fat fryer
- 2 cups vegetable oil
For the Fritters
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 4 medium apples peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch thick rings
To Toss
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
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Heat the 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep cast iron skillet or prepare the deep fat fryer.
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In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. In a measuring jug mix the milk, maple syrup, egg and 1 tablespoon oil well. Add the wet to the dry ingredients and whisk until a thick and smooth batter forms.
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In a small bowl mix together the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set it up beside your skillet or deep fat fryer along with a thick layer of kitchen paper towels for draining and a large plate.
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Check if your oil is hot enough by dropping a small amount of batter into it. If the batter browns and floats to the surface you're ready to go!
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Using metal tongues coat an apple ring with batter and gently drop it into the hot oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden and puffy. Remove from the oil and quickly drain on the paper towels. Toss it in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm and set aside on the plate. Proceed in the same way with the remaining apple slices until the entire batter has been used. Depending on the size of your skillet or fryer you can do multiple rings at the same time.
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Liz @ Tip Top Shape
I love apple fritters!! These look delicious!
Nora
Thank you Liz!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
That is too funny that you husband saw the appeal of using your daughter as a flirting technique! Men! 🙂 These apple fritter rings look amazing, Nora! I never knew how easy these were to make! Such a perfect fall treat. Pinned!
Nora
Yes and of course she was helping him by smiling at everybody 😉 Thank you so much Gayle! They really are not hard to make – and so delicious 😀
Memoria
Whoa! These apple fritters look AMAZING!! I must bookmark and pin this recipe.
Congrats on the new addition!
Nora
Thank you SO much! 🙂
Chineka @ Savor The Baking
These look really delicious. Apple fritters are my favorite type of donuts.
Nora
Thank you Chineka! Mine too – especially once fall comes around 🙂
Sarah | Broma Bakery
I’m laughing so hard at the idea of taking a baby to pick up randos. And good for you for getting your degree amidst all the chaos! Props, girl. Props.
Nora
Seriously, only a guy could do that 😉 And thank you, it’s not easy but I’m taking it one day at a time 🙂
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext
These apple fritter rings look delicious!
Nora
Thank you Jess!!
Dana @ 3boysunprocessed
A baby at a class? Ugh that makes me want to crawl in a corner and never come out! haha Hopefully she sleeps through it all!
Nora
She’s an angel during class, the constant talking makes her incredibly sleepy 😀
dunk
Any idea on how to make reduce the serving amount? Like maybe for 1 or 2 apples. I don’t need to serve 40 people. Thanks in advance.
Nora
You can definitely cut the recipe in half, maybe you have neighbors who would love some apple fritters? It’s a bit harder to cut the recipe even further because of the eggs, but if you really just want to make the recipe for 2 apples you could always try quartering the recipe and using just half of a beaten egg. I can’t 100% vouch for it working though!
The amounts for half the recipe would be:
1 and 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 egg
1/2 tablespoon oil
4-5 medium apples, peeled, cored and cut into ½ inch thick slices
And for 1/4 of the recipe
3/4 cups flour
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons oil
2-3 medium apples, peeled, cored and cut into ½ inch thick slices
Let me know how it works out! Hope you’ll like it 🙂
dunk
Thanks so much for the conversion Nora! Can’t wait to make these.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
These rings are calling to me!! So easy too…holy delicious!
Nora
They definitely are! 🙂
Alex
Hi! These look so delicious!! I was wondering what kind of apples would work best with this recipe….never made apple fritters before?
Nora
Hi Alex, I’d say any not overly tart cooking apple should work! You want your apples to be fairly firm so they don’t get mushy and fall apart inside the batter!