Amazing Applesauce Fritters
These fritters have crispy crumbly edges with a soft, dense, and moist center. They're the perfect treat to get you in the mood for fall!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 298kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup sweetened cinnamon applesauce
- 1 large egg
Mix-Ins
- 3 small apples (or 2 medium)
- 2 tablespoon molasses
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- 1½ cups avocado oil (for frying the fritters)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices). Break up any lumps in the brown sugar, if necessary.
- Whisk milk, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until combined. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently (do not over-mix).
- Peel and slice apple, then chop into ½ inch pieces and fold into the fritter batter. Drizzle molasses over the batter and gently mix into the batter with a spatula. Set aside while you prepare your fryer.
- In a small pan, heat oil to 350℉. Scoop a ¼ cup apple fritter batter and carefully add to hot oil. Flatten with the back of a large spoon to spread out. Fry for 2 minutes, then carefully flip to fry the fritters on the other side for 2 additional minutes or until golden brown. Drain onto paper towels.
Prepare Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth, then dip fritters into the glaze and shake to drain off the excess. Place on a wire rack to allow the glaze to set.
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Notes
- Calories are based on ½ cup of oil being absorbed into the fritters.
- I've also made these fritters with crabapple sauce, and they were just as good!
- To test to see if the oil is ready, drop a tiny amount of batter into the hot oil. If it immediately begins to sizzle, the oil is ready!
- Make sure to keep the oil at a consistent temperature, somewhere between 350℉-375℉. If the temperature creeps up the fritters will burn and if it's too low, they will be greasy.
- I like to fry one fritter at a time so I use a small pan to do this. Using a small pan also means that I can use less oil.
- Store leftover fritters (what leftovers?) in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Reheat applesauce fritters in a 325℉ oven for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Fritter | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 114mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g
