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Buttermilk Apple Fritters Recipe

These cute little apple fritters are very similar to mini doughnuts but with the addition of grated and chopped apple. They’re soft, fruity little pillows tossed in cinnamon sugary goodness. I dare you to only eat one!

This recipe starts off with grating and finely chopping the apple. Squeeze a little lemon juice on to the apple to help prevent them going brown. Whisk together the dry ingredients to prevent any lumps. Next, you’re going to add the liquids and mix until a dough forms. Add in the apple and fold in.

Heat up your oil to around 170°c(350°f). Working quickly, fry off the batter in batches. Spoon about 2 tablespoons worth of batter in little lumps into the hot oil. Allow them to cook for 1-2 minutes then gently turn them to the other side. Cook for another 2 minutes until nicely coloured all over. I like to cook these in the oven for a further 5 minutes just to really ensure the middle is cooked. While the apple fritters are still hot, toss them in the cinnamon sugar. Serve immediately.

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Buttermilk Apple Fritters

Light and fluffy apple fritters tossed in cinnamon sugar.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Dessert
Keyword Apple fritters, Apple recipe, Cinnamon sugar, Easy recipe, Fast recipe, Fritters recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 medium green apple, bramley if possible
  • 1 squeeze lemon
  • 210 grams flour
  • 30 grams demerara sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 120 grams buttermilk
  • 1 whole egg
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 100 grams caster sugar
  • Sunflower/ Vegetable Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Peel and core the apple. Grate half of it and finely chop the other half. Squeeze a little lemon on them to prevent too much browning,
  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt to break up any lumps.
  • Make a well in the middle of the flour and pour in the buttermilk and add the egg.
  • Mix together well until just combined (a few lumps left is fine).
  • Add the grated and chopped apple and fold in well. Be cautious not to over mix.
  • In a shallow pan, or a dutch oven, heat about 2' (5cm) of oil on a medium heat. You're aiming for a temperature of around 175°c (350°f). Preheat your oven to 170c° (340°f).
  • Combine the caster sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl and set to the side for tossing the hot fritters in.
  • When the oil has reached the right temperature, add little scoops of batter to the pan. I used a 1/4 cup measure half filled because I didn't have an ice cream scoop but whatever kind of spoon you have is fine.
  • Allow the batter to cook for about 2 minutes on each side, and when golden brown on both sides transfer to a baking sheet lined with a paper towel to catch the excess oil.
  • Working quickly and in batches, cook off the remaining batter in the same way. Transfer all the fritters to a parchment lined baking tray and put in the over for 5 minutes.
  • Take the fritters out of the oven and while still hot, toss in the cinnamon sugar. Best served immediately.

 

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