Apple Fritters Recipe
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Apple Fritters

By: John Robbins 
"This is an old Southern recipe. When we got home from a trip through the South years ago, I found the recipe among the brochures I brought back. I've been making these fritters ever since. -John Robbins, Springdale, Pennsylvania"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (30)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup chopped, peeled tart apple
  • 4 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • oil for frying
  • confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat egg and milk. Add the apple, butter, sugar, orange juice, peel and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375 degrees F. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2007 by meliss   view full review
We really enjoyed these fritters! I actually fried them in a large pot with 1/2 inch canola...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2006 by K. Crumpton   view full review
These turned out very well. The only problem was telling whether they were done or not. We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by Ms.Erin   view full review
I used this recipe but added my own variations since i didn't have all the ingredients. And...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2009 by staceywatts   view full review
These were quite good considering I had to subsitute all purpose flour for cake flour and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2006 by Janine   view full review
These friiters are as good as Dunkin Donuts ever made and really easy to make.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2007 by Dileas8   view full review
My husband I thought these were great! They are not too sweet, but they taste great with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2009 by AngelVoice23   view full review
Very good, but very rich. We had trouble finishing them all! They were made better with a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by lpcookie   view full review
I was disappointed in this recipe. I just found it to be bland despite adding in cinnamon and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2006 by be sweet   view full review
This is only getting 4 stars from me because my husband and his friend devoured these. They...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by snowmom60 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Quick to make and taste very good. I used granny smith apples and found them to be a little...

 

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