Tender dough with diced apples in every bite, deep fried to a golden brown perfection with a sugar glaze.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6servings
Author: Eating Gluten and Dairy Free
Ingredients
For the Fritters:
2eggs
2Tablespoonssugar
1cupgluten free all-purpose floursee suggestions in post
½teaspoonxanthan gum (omit if the all-purpose flour has this)omit if GF all purpose blend contains this or guar gum
2 teaspoonsbaking powder
½teaspooncinnamon
½teaspoonsalt
¼cupdairy free milksee suggestion in post
2teaspoonfresh lemon juice
3cupsGranny Smith applespeeled, cored and chopped
4-5cupsvegetable oil for fryingmay need more or less
For Glaze:
1 ¼cuppowdered sugar
¼teaspoonvanilla extract
3-4teaspoonswarm water
Instructions
Place vegetable oil in a large skillet with high sides. Heat on medium to high heat until a thermometer reaches 375°F. This is the most important part of this recipe. A thermometer is a must.
While the oil heats, cream eggs and sugar in a large bowl for 1-2 minutes.
Add in flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and milk. Mix well.
In separate bowl, combine the chopped apples and lemon juice. Add this to the dry batter and stir well.
Once the oil is heated use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the apple fritter batter and safely drop into the hot oil with the scoop trigger. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
When the fritters turn brown, use a large slotted spoon to carefully flip. Brown on the other side which is usually another 2-3 minutes. But be sure to watch carefully as yours may need less time.
Use a slotted spoon to remove apple fritters and place on paper towels. Allow them to drain and slightly cool while you make the glaze.
For the glaze: in a small bowl mix together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and water.
Use a pastry brush to paint the glaze over all sides of each apple fritter and place on a cooling rack. Let sit for a few minutes and serve warm. These are best eaten the same day they are fried.
Optional: Sprinkle fritters with powdered sugar instead of glaze.
Notes
Store in an airitght container and keep at room temp.