Here’s a traditional Amish Apple Fritter recipe that combines warm, spiced apples with a light and fluffy batter. These fritters are typically fried and then drizzled with a sweet glaze.
Amish Apple Fritter Recipe
Ingredients:
For the fritters:
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are great choices), peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for the batter)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Prepare the apples:
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into small pieces (about 1/2 inch in size). You can sprinkle a bit of lemon juice on them to keep them from browning.
- Make the batter:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter will be thick. Gently fold in the diced apples and, if using, the chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Fry the fritters:
- In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Once the oil is hot, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter (about 2-3 tablespoons per fritter) into the oil. Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary.
- Fry the fritters for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Prepare the glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if it’s too thick or more powdered sugar if it’s too thin.
- Glaze the fritters:
- Once the fritters have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over them or dip each fritter into the glaze for a full coating.
- Serve:
- Enjoy warm! These Amish Apple Fritters are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.
Enjoy the sweet, spicy flavor and soft, apple-filled interior of these delicious fritters!
