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Cinnamon Apple Fritters

These powder sugar dusted Cinnamon Apple Fritters are a family favorite. They feature a cinnamon laced buttermilk batter that’s filled with sweet chunks of apple and then fried until golden and crisp. A generous dusting of powdered sugar and they’re ready to eat immediately as a dessert, brunch treat or snack.

Cinnamon Apple Fritters

Easy Cinnamon Apple Fritters Recipe

There’s just something exciting about a fresh crop of apples and a bountiful harvest, that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Not to mention the aroma of cinnamon in the air is intoxicating. Apples in any variety are pure and sweet straight from the tree to your table and one of the many wonders of God’s creation. Serve hot, powdered sugar dusted apple fitters to everyone who enters the door is a fine way of saying”Welcome y’all!” How to make fried Cinnamon Apple Fritters with no glaze: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

  • Heat Oil – In a heavy bottomed deep pot heat approximately 5 inches of vegetable oil to 350°-360F.
  • Dry Ingredients – Use a whisk to sift together the self-rising flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and ginger.
  • Wet Ingredients – Add the melted butter, buttermilk, beaten eggs and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
  • Apple – Add the diced apple to the batter and mix until evenly distributed. Use a medium ice cream scoop or a Tbsp to drop batter into the hot oil.
  • Cook – Cook in batches per the recipe turning as needed for even browning.
  • Use a slotted spoon and remove to a paper towel lined cookie sheet to drain.
  • Dust with powdered sugar, serve immediately.
Cinnamon Apple Fritters

How to Make the BEST Cinnamon Apple Fritters

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Cinnamon Apple Fritters: Self rising flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice or ground cloves, salt, melted butter, vanilla extract, golden delicious apples, buttermilk, vegetable oil for frying and powdered sugar for dusting,
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: A Dutch oven or deep fryer fitted with a fry thermometer, measuring cups and spoons, a medium size mixing bowl, a scoop, a sharp knife and cutting board, apple peeler or vegetable peeler and a paper towel lined sheet pan or platter for draining after frying.
  • I like to serve these fritters dusted with powdered sugar as you see in the pictures for a pretty presentation and a hint of added sweetness with each bite.
  • You can also serve them with a sweet cinnamon honey butter or apple butter on the side for dipping or slathering the soft insides.
  • When do you serve apple fritters? They can be enjoyed any time of day for a sweet treat, for dessert, tea time and it’s always a good idea to have fritters for breakfast.
  • Cinnamon Apple Fritters are best made and eaten. Should you have any leftover, store them chilled in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or air fryer. Please note, the outside will soften slightly once chilled.
Cinnamon Apple Fritters

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Cinnamon Apple Fritters

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Bread, Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: apples, cinnamon-apple-fritters, fritters
Servings: 24 fritters [May vary]
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 cup self-rising flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp allspice or ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 3/4 cup whole buttermilk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 medium-large golden delicious apples peeled, cored, small dice
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • In a heavy bottomed pot heat approximately 5 inches of vegetable oil to 350°-360F.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl use a whisk to sift together the self-rising flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and ginger.
  • To the bowl add the melted butter, buttermilk, beaten eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Add the diced apple and mix by hand until evenly distributed. Use a medium ice cream scoop or a Tbsp to drop the batter into the hot oil.
  • Cook fritters in batches for approximately 3 minutes per side until golden. Turn for even browning.
  • Use a slotted spoon and remove to a paper towel lined cookie sheet to drain.
  • Dust with powdered sugar, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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8 Comments

  1. Where does one find “whole” buttermilk? I am old so I have shopped for years and I have never yet found whole buttermilk. Could I make some myself by adding lemon juice to half/half or heavy whipping cream?

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