Apple Fritters
Everyone needs that one easy apple fritters recipe that takes little time and produces tasty results.
This one requires less than a 20-minute time investment, which makes it ideal for Saturday morning breakfasts.
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This recipe offers many variations on the apple fritter theme, so one recipe goes a long way.
I can easily create a variation of these fritters suitable for diabetic family members, so they don’t miss out.
You’ll never guess what you cook it in!
Why Do I Love Apple Fritters?
- Eating apple fritters or even smelling them cook calls up thoughts of fall, football, and state fair time. This food links to so many lovely memories.
- I love making apple fritters because it contains healthy ingredients and I can easily alter the recipe to contain no sugar.
- Apple fritters taste decadent, but take little time to make, especially when using canned apple pie filling.
Why are my apple fritters not crispy?
Apple fritters can turn out soggy for a few reasons. Typically, the frying oil temperature measures below 375 degrees. Using too little flour also causes a problem. Dust flour on top of the apple pie filling before rolling up the dough to prevent the filling from absorbing too much oil.
Are fritters made from dough or batter?
You can find versions of this apple fritters recipe prepared either way. Surprised? The original fritters used donut dough as their base. Today’s apple fritters use batter instead of dough to allow for quicker preparation. So, just as you can find recipes for both cake donuts and fried donuts, you can do the same with fritters of all kinds.
What makes batter crispier?
The same tricks that help fish batter crisp nicely can do the same with fritter batter. Place your flour in the refrigerator for an hour or so before using it in the recipe.
How to serve Apple Fritters?
Apple fritters offer the ideal complement to morning coffee or afternoon tea. They also offer an ideal dessert for cookouts, following hamburgers or steaks nicely. Serve plain or with ice cream.
Cooking Tips:
- Always use a whisk to blend your ingredients. This prevents chunks of ingredients from forming globs in your dough or glaze. Wash the whisk in between mixing the glaze and the batter or dough.
- Add a signature ingredient, such as cinnamon, allspice, or a splash of caramel syrup in the batter or dough. This makes your fritters taste like no other.
Everyone needs that one easy apple fritters recipe that takes little time and produces tasty results. This one requires less than a 20-minute time investment, which makes it ideal for Saturday morning breakfasts. This recipe offers many variations on the apple fritter theme, so one recipe goes a long way. I can easily create a variation of these fritters suitable for diabetic family members, so they don’t miss out.
Here’s a lighter Weight Watchers-friendly version of your Apple Fritters recipe.
Weight Watchers Apple Fritters
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sweetener (or 1/3 cup sugar)
- 1 tsp apple pie spice
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled, finely chopped apples
- Cooking spray (instead of oil)
- Optional: Cinnamon sugar substitute for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or an air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sweetener, apple pie spice, and salt.
- Add the almond milk, eggs, and vanilla, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or into the air fryer basket lined with parchment.
- Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or air fry for 10–12 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- If desired, sprinkle with a little cinnamon sweetener while warm.
Estimated Weight Watchers Points
- Makes 12 fritters
- About 3 Points per fritter (may vary slightly depending on your specific WW plan and ingredients).
