What is an applesauce fritter?

Applesauce fritters are a delicious crispy sweet snack or dessert. You can enjoy them like you do a sweet pastry. However, they are more similar to doughnuts as they are deep-fried in oil. They usually have a glaze or sugar coating. Again, very much like doughnuts! If you like my Apple Beignets (Appelflappen) , you’ll LOVE these.

What does an apple fritter taste like?

Utterly delicious! These applesauce fritters are sweet and fruity - with a lovely spiced cinnamon flavour. The texture is incredible too. Imagine a light, fluffy inside and irresistibly crispy golden outside. Yum! Bear in mind the fritters will vary in sweetness depending on the type of apples you use. I love experimenting with different varieties.

What is apple sauce traditionally served with?

You can serve apple sauce with all sorts of things. Sweet and savoury. It is delicious with waffles and French toast. I also love it with pancakes - both the thicker variety (like American or Scotch pancakes) and thinner British pancakes . You can also use it in lots of baking recipes as an egg replacer. It makes great egg-free cake batters! Ideal for vegan baking recipes. It is also brilliant for breakfast. Try adding a spoonful to your granola, porridge , overnight oats or yoghurt bowls. On the savoury front, apple sauce is the perfect partner to roast pork. Whether that be a traditional Sunday roast or hog roast/pulled pork rolls. It is also a traditional accompaniment to potato latke. I definitely recommend trying it with my giant skillet potato latke .

Can I make these applesauce fritters in advance?

These apple sauce fritters are best made fresh to serve. That way, they are deliciously warm and crunchy. They take less than 30 minutes to make, so it's not a time consuming recipe. If you do have leftovers, pop in a sealed container and chill for up to 2 days. Reheat on a non-stick baking sheet in a 200C / 180C Fan oven for about 10 minutes.

How do I dispose of the frying oil?

Leave the oil in the pan to cool COMPLETELY. Hot oil can be very dangerous so don't be tempted to try and dispose of it when hot. As you never want to pour the oil down the drain, I like to use either an old, empty plastic bottle or a sandwich bag with a sealable top. Once the oil is cool, pour it into the empty bottle/sandwich bag and then you can place the whole thing in the bin. However, in the interest of waste, if the oil remains fairly clear and not full of charred bits, you can reuse it to fry other things. I would strain it and pour it in a clean bottle and keep in a dark place for 1-2 months. I wouldn't reuse oil more than three times. You could use it for sfingi doughnuts for something else sweet or for chicken katsu sandwiches for something savoury.

Applesauce Fritters

Name: Applesauce Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 50g caster sugar; 100g self-raising flour; 1 tbsp caster sugar; 75ml full-fat milk; 1 large egg; 1 large apple; 50g apple sauce; About 500 ml vegetable oil

Applesauce Fritters

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These applesauce fritters are the perfect autumn treat. Imagine gloriously golden crispy batter with a light, fluffy and fruity apple centre, coated in a sweet and spiced cinnamon sugar. So good…

Author: Margie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 Minutes
Yield: Makes 15-18 depending on size 1x
Category: Dessert and Cakes
Method: Frying
Cuisine: European
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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For the cinnamon sugar:

1 tsp ground cinnamon
50g caster sugar

For the fritters:

100g self-raising flour
1 tbsp caster sugar
75ml full-fat milk
1 large egg
1 large apple
50g apple sauce
About 500 ml vegetable oil

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Instructions

Line a baking sheet with kitchen paper and set aside.
Start by making the cinnamon sugar: in a shallow bowl, mix together the cinnamon and caster sugar. Set aside.
For the apple fritters: add the flour, caster sugar, milk and egg into a large mixing bowl and whisk until you have a smooth batter.
Peel and grate the apple using a box grater. Add to the batter with the apple sauce and mix until combined.
Next, pour the vegetable oil into a medium saucepan - it should come at least ½ but not more than ¾ up the side of the pan. Place over a medium heat - it is hot enough when a small piece of apple sizzles after being dropped in. You can also use a deep-fat fryer and heat the oil to 175C.
Once the oil is at the correct temperature, drop in a spoonful of the batter. It should puff up a little. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until golden underneath, before carefully flipping over and continuing to fry for around 2 more minutes.
When golden all over, remove from the oil using a slotted spoon and set onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave for about a minute to let any excess oil drain off.
Pop the fritter into the shallow bowl of cinnamon sugar and gently toss to coat. Repeat with the remaining batter - as you get more confident you can do up to 3 at a time. Serve straight away.

Notes

Apples: you can use any kind of apples in these applesauce fritters. I like Royal Gala because they are deliciously sweet. If you use a more sour variety, you may like to add more sugar to your batter.
Spice: I coat these fritters in a delicious cinnamon sugar. However, you can try all sorts of different spices. Ginger and mixed spice work well too. Alternatively, toss gently in vanilla sugar.
Leftovers: Pop in a sealed container and chill for up to 2 days. Reheat on a non-stick baking sheet in a 200C / 180C Fan oven for about 10 minutes.
Discarding frying oil safely: Leave the oil in the pan to cool COMPLETELY. Hot oil can be very dangerous so don't be tempted to try and dispose of it when hot. As you never want to pour the oil down the drain, I like to use either an old, empty plastic bottle or a sandwich bag with a sealable top. Once the oil is cool, pour it into the empty bottle/sandwich bag and then you can place the whole thing in the bin. However, in the interest of waste, if the oil remains fairly clear and not full of charred bits, you can reuse it to fry other things. I would strain it and pour it in a clean bottle and keep in a dark place for 1-2 months. I wouldn't reuse oil more than three times.

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