Description
Salted Honeycrisp Fritters blend sweet apple goodness with crispy, golden exteriors. Cinnamon-dusted and drizzled with honey, these delightful treats offer a perfect balance of flavors that will transport you to an autumn orchard.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- ⅔ cup milk (170 milliliters)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk (60 milliliters)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Flaked sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare a large saucepan by filling it with 2-3 inches of oil, heating to 350°F (175°C) over medium-low temperature. Arrange a paper towel-lined plate nearby for draining fried fritters.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg using a whisk until evenly integrated.
- Create a separate mixture in a smaller bowl by whisking milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-blended.
- Gently incorporate wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Carefully fold chopped Honeycrisp apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully drop portions of batter into hot oil, cooking 1-2 fritters simultaneously. Fry each batch for 3-4 minutes, rotating occasionally to achieve golden-brown coloration on all surfaces.
- Remove fritters using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on prepared paper towel plate. Continue frying remaining batter in similar manner.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, smooth consistency. Adjust thickness by adding milk one teaspoon at a time if needed.
- Allow fritters to cool slightly, then delicately dip each piece into glaze, placing on parchment paper.
- Immediately sprinkle freshly glazed fritters with flaked sea salt for a sophisticated flavor contrast.
- Serve warm and savor the delightful combination of sweet, crispy, and salty elements.
Notes
- Deep-fried apple fritters showcase Honeycrisp’s sweet-tart flavor, perfectly balanced with a crispy golden exterior.
- Maintain precise oil temperature around 350°F to ensure even cooking and prevent greasy, soggy results.
- Work in small batches while frying to avoid overcrowding, which can lower oil temperature and create uneven browning.
- Draining fritters on paper towels helps absorb excess oil, keeping the texture light and preventing sogginess.
- Sea salt sprinkled immediately after glazing creates a delightful sweet-salty contrast that elevates the entire dessert experience.
- Store fritters at room temperature for up to 2 days, best enjoyed within hours of preparation for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg