Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons reduced apple cider
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, combine sugars, egg, apple cider, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix wet and dry ingredients until combined and gently fold in diced apple.
- In a small saucepan, simmer ½ cup apple cider over medium heat until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Let cool slightly before making the glaze.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, reduced apple cider, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip fritters into the glaze and place back on the rack to allow excess glaze to drip off.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough fritters.
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) for even frying.
- Fry in small batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Adjust glaze thickness with more apple cider if necessary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter bite
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg