I love making sugar & cinnamon apple fritters!
Just mix your dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon), add buttermilk, eggs, butter and vanilla, then fold in chopped apples.
Fry small scoops in 350°F oil until golden brown and drain on paper towels.
Keep that thermometer handy. Temperature is key to avoiding greasy fritters!
Try the maple glaze variation for an extra sweet touch.
There’s so much more to discover about perfecting these delicious treats.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Buttermilk
- Eggs
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Apples
- Vegetable oil
- Allspice
For a refreshing twist, consider adding a colorful lentil salad as a side dish to complement the sweetness of the fritters.
Recommended Tools
Getting ready to make these delicious Sugar & Cinnamon Apple Fritters requires a few key kitchen tools that will make the process smooth and enjoyable. With the right equipment on hand, you can focus on creating these sweet bite-sized treats without any kitchen stress or mess.
- Deep Fry Thermometer:
Essential for maintaining that perfect 350°F oil temperature for evenly cooked fritters.
- Slotted Spoon:
Helps you safely remove the fritters from hot oil while letting excess oil drain away.
- Heavy-Bottom Pot:
Provides even heat distribution for frying and prevents hot spots that could burn your fritters.
- Mixing Bowls:
You’ll need separate bowls for mixing dry ingredients, wet ingredients and your cinnamon sugar coating.
- Whisk:
Perfect for thoroughly combining your dry ingredients and ensuring no lumps in your batter.
- Paper Towel-Lined Plate:
Crucial for draining excess oil from your freshly fried fritters before rolling them in cinnamon sugar.
By prepping ingredients in advance, you can enjoy effortless breakfast meal prep and have these tasty fritters ready to go on busy mornings.</p
Instructions for sugar & cinnamon apple fritters
Let’s get those fritters going! Start by whisking together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a large bowl. This dry mixture is the foundation of your fritter goodness!
Now for the wet ingredients! Pour in 1 cup buttermilk, 2 beaten eggs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix everything until just combined—don’t go crazy with the stirring or you’ll end up with tough fritters!
Gently fold in 1 cup of peeled, chopped apples. These little fruity gems will create pockets of sweet apple flavor in every bite!
Heat up your vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Don’t have a thermometer? No problem! Drop a tiny bit of batter in—if it bubbles and rises to the top, you’re golden (just like your fritters will be)!
Using a tablespoon, carefully drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil. Don’t crowd the pot—these babies need their space to swim around and cook evenly! Fry until they’re beautifully golden brown on all sides, flipping them halfway through.
Scoop out those golden nuggets with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain off excess oil. While they’re still warm (but not scorching!), roll them in your cinnamon sugar mixture made with ¾ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon allspice.
Serve these bite-sized beauties immediately! There’s nothing quite like a fresh, warm apple fritter with that perfect crunch on the outside and soft, apple-studded goodness on the inside. Trust me, they’ll disappear faster than you can say “seconds, please!”
Remember to adjust your oil temperature as needed—too hot and they’ll burn outside while staying raw inside, too cool and they’ll soak up oil like a sponge. Happy frying!
Pro Tips
Keep a candy thermometer clipped to your pot while frying apple fritters to maintain the optimal 350°F oil temperature, preventing greasy or undercooked results if the oil cools after several batches.
Substitutions & Variations
While the classic recipe delivers delicious results, you can experiment with these creative twists to customize your apple fritters according to taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Gluten-Free Version: Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and add 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum to maintain the proper texture and prevent crumbling.
- Berry Blend: Replace chopped apples with a mix of blueberries, raspberries and blackberries for a vibrant fruity variation that pairs beautifully with the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Maple Glaze Finish: Instead of dusting with cinnamon sugar, dip cooled fritters in a simple glaze made from 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons maple syrup and 1 tablespoon milk.
- Vegan Adaptation: Swap eggs with 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water), use plant-based milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar instead of buttermilk and replace butter with melted coconut oil.
- Spiced Pumpkin: Fold in 1/3 cup pumpkin puree to the batter, increase cinnamon to 1 tablespoon and add 1/2 teaspoon each of nutmeg and ginger for a fall-inspired treat.
Leftovers & Storage Tips
Although these apple fritters taste absolutely divine when freshly made, you’ll occasionally find yourself with leftovers that are too good to waste.
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
Want to extend their life? Pop them in the fridge for up to five days!
Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes to restore that delightful crispness.
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Cinnamon Sugar Apple Fritters
Bite-sized apple fritters dusted with a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup peeled, chopped apples
- vegetable oil for frying
- ¾ cup sugar + 1 tbsp cinnamon + 1 tsp allspice (for dusting)
Whisk dry ingredients.
Add wet ingredients; mix.
Fold in apples.
Heat oil to 350°F.
Drop small batter portions into oil; fry until golden.
Drain, then roll warm fritters in cinnamon sugar mixture.
