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Apples are such an amazing fruit. They are delicious, crunchy, juicy, and so healthy they have their own popularized adage (an apple a day keeps the doctor away). They are also amazing in desserts!
One of my favorite apple desserts has to be apple fritters. I don’t mean an overly sweetened doughnut with little pieces of apples. I like more of a play on traditional fritters, which provide a wonderful balance between tasting the fruit and having dessert. Traditional apple fritters are basically slices of apples battered and fried. I have created an extra crunchy panko crusted pan-fried version, topped with a delicious cinnamon syrup. These fritters are unique, crunchy, delicious, and you can really taste the apple. Happy September everyone 🙂
Notes
#1 Serve these fritters with a scoop of ice cream on top, or even a little whipped cream!
#2 Serve the apple fritters for brunch or as a breakfast treat.
#3 Store the left-over syrup in the fridge for other yummy uses. It should hold up for several days or more. Warm before using.
#4 Refrigerate any left over fritters for up to a couple of days.
Ingredients
Fritters
- 2 apples (sweeter varieties work well, like Fuji apples)
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups panko (Japanese style bread crumbs)
- 2 Tbsp cinnamon (not used all at once)
- 5 Tbsp sugar (not used all at once)
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- neutral oil for pan frying
Syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
Fritters
- Mix together 3 Tbsp sugar and 1 Tbsp cinnamon and set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, remaining cinnamon and sugar, and salt, until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs, until combined.
- Fill a third container with panko.
- Peel the apples and slice in 1/4 inch thick slices (you can core the apples before you slice them, or use a knife to cut out the seeds and core from each slice).
- Set up a dredging station in this order: apples slices, flour mixture, milk-egg mixture, panko, and an empty plate.
- Preheat the oil over medium heat. Place enough oil to completely cover the bottom of the fritters and part of the sides (I use an enameled cast iron 5 qt braiser, which takes 1 cup of oil).
- Follow these steps to prepare your apples for frying (one apple at a time): 1. Place in the flour mixture to get a light dusting ; 2. Dunk in the egg-milk mixture; 3. Place back in the flour mixture, coating well; 4. Dunk once more in the egg mixture.; 5. Finally, place in the panko, coating well. Repeat with the remaining apple slices.
- Once the oil is pre-heated, place the apples in and fry until golden brown on each side. When the apples are done, remove with a slotted spoon and place on a couple of paper towels to catch the excess grease. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously all over.
Syrup
- Add all of the ingredients to a pot (I use stainless) over medium heat. Stir as needed until it comes to a boil. Let it continue to boil for about 2 minutes, watching it closely and stirring as needed (turn down heat if needed).
- Drizzle the fritters with syrup and enjoy!
These sound so different than usual apple fritters and really yummy!
Thanks Lynn! They are a little different and very crunchy. I am a big fan of crunchy 🙂
I love crunch!
Delicious idea👍
Thank you 😀
These look great. Thanks!
Thanks Lynda 😀
Yummy….
Thanks Swapna!
I did a bit of a comedy double take when I saw this recipe as I was scrolling down my feed! These sound AMAZING! I’m a big fan of all things coated in breadcrumbs and fried, but when you add apple and cinnamon into the mix – well you just blew my mind! Can’t wait to try them 🙂
Too funny! Thank you for the kind words. I hope you enjoy them, and I completely agree with you on frying with breadcrumbs…the crunch is amazing! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Love the use of panko. I love the extra crunch idea. Definitely something my boys would go for. I will have to remember this after our next apple picking adventure.
Thanks Gretchen! I love extra crunch especially when you pair it with something juicy like an apple. I hope you have a chance to try them and that your boys like them 😀
Antonia, thank you for this recipe. I have never made apple fritters but will surely make them now!
You’re welcome Sandhya 🙂 I hope you enjoy them!
love panko crumbs but have never used them in anything but fishcakes! Love this idea.
I love them too. They add such a great crunch, and are delicious with the apples and cinnamon 🙂 Thank you!
Grt way to give apple for kids..I should try this
They are definitely a fun way to give apples to kids. My little ones really enjoyed them. I hope you get a chance to try them Vidya 🙂
It looks yummy, gonna try this one of these days 🙂
Thanks Arlene! I hope you have a chance to try it 🙂
A new twist on apple fritters? I’m in. These look great.
Thank you! I hope you get a chance to try them 🙂
Your apple fritters look absolutely stunning & ooh so smashing too!
I love that yummy dipping sauce too! 🙂
Thanks Sophie! I love that you can taste the fruit in it. You are just making my day 😀
🙂 x
These fritters look absolutely fantastic. Apple and cinnamon are such an amazing combination. Thank you for sharing ☺
Regards
Ana
Thank you Ana, that is so sweet of you 😀 It really is a wonderful combo!