Maple Glazed Apple Fritters
Prep Time 1 hr
Cook Time 30 mins
Serves 24
Difficulty N/A
Ingredients
- Apple Filling:
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
- 2 cups (500 ml) apples, peeled and cut in 1/2” (1 cm) chunks, about 3 large apples
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) brown sugar
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
- Fritters:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (250 mL) buttermilk
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, melted
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
- 2 cups (500 mL) Robin Hood® Original All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 8 cups (2 L) canola or vegetable oil for frying
- Glaze:
- 1 cup (250 mL) icing sugar
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) maple syrup, plus additional if necessary
Directions
Apple Filling
Step 1:
Melt butter over medium high heat in large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and cook, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until sauce is thick and apples are soft. Set aside to cool.
Fritters
Step 2:
Heat oil in deep fryer or larger saucepan to 325°F (160°C).
Step 3:
Combine eggs, buttermilk, butter and vanilla in large bowl. Add remaining dry ingredients. Stir to combine. Mix in cooled apple mixture.
Step 4:
Carefully drop about 1 tbsp (15mL) batter into hot oil, frying 2"“ 3 at a time. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until puffed and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Cool.
Glaze
Step 5:
Combine ingredients.
Assembly
Step 6:
Dip warm fritters in glaze. Enjoy!