Pie-Spiced Apple Fritters

Name: Pie-Spiced Apple Fritters
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: Canola oil, for frying; 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 1 tsp. apple pie spice, divided; 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 c. fresh apple cider; 1 large egg; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1 large Granny Smith apple

Think of these fritters as an easier—and maybe even sweeter—version of apple pie.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Sep 24, 2018

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BRIAN WOODCOCK

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Think of these fritters as an easier—and maybe even sweeter—version of apple pie.

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Ingredients

Canola oil, for frying
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. apple pie spice, divided
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 cup fresh apple cider
1 large egg
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 large Granny Smith apple

Directions

1. Step 1 Fill a large Dutch oven with 1 1/2 inches oil and heat to 350°F. Set a cooling rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Combine granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon pie spice in a bowl; set aside.
2. Step 2Whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pie spice in a bowl. Whisk together cider, egg, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
3. Step 3Peel and core apple. Coarsely grate half the apple and cut the other half into 1/4-inch pieces. Gently fold into batter.
4. Step 4Working in batches, drop spoonfuls of batter (about 2 tablespoons each) into oil. Fry, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.
5. Step 5Toss warm fritters in sugar- spice mixture. Transfer to the cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.