Applesauce Fritters
Crispy on the outside, soft and packed with apples on the inside, these Applesauce Fritters are a nostalgic, sweet treat that tastes like fall in every bite. This recipe makes about 30 fritters.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 121kcal
Cost: Recipe $3.04 / Serving $0.30
Ingredients
Fritter Batter
- 2 cups (506 g) sweetened applesauce ($1.17)
- 2 cups (260 g) self-rising flour ($0.52)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ($0.08)
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ($0.02)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.01)
- 1 ⅓ cups (160 g) apple pieces, peeled and cut into ½-inch by ¼-inch pieces ($1.24)
For Frying
- vegetable oil
Optional Topping
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat oil. Add about 2 inches of vegetable oil to a deep-sided pot or pan. Heat over medium-high to 350°F to 370°F, aiming for about 360°F.
- Mix batter. In a large bowl, whisk applesauce, self-rising flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until fully combined. Do not add additional liquid.
- Add apples. Gently stir diced apples into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Test oil. Drop a small piece of batter into the oil. It should rise and bubble immediately. If not, allow the oil to heat longer.
- Fry fritters. Working in batches, drop 1 to 2 tablespoon portions of batter into the oil, leaving space between each fritter. Fry 2 to 3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain. Remove fritters and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Finish. Dust warm fritters with powdered sugar, or drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze if desired.
Notes
- Flour Substitute. Make self-rising flour by mixing 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Scoop Size. A 1 ½-tablespoon scoop makes medium fritters. Smaller fritters cook faster; larger fritters may need extra time. Test one before frying a full batch.
- Oil Temperature. If fritters brown too quickly or burn, the oil is too hot. Lower heat slightly and continue.
- Storage & Reheating. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 325°F oven for about 10 minutes to restore crispness.
- Oil Disposal. Cool oil completely before discarding. Do not pour down the drain. Strain and reuse clear oil up to three times if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 3fritters | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg
