Apple Fritters with Orange Glaze

Vegetarian
Apple Fritters with Orange Glaze
45 min.
25
148kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful treat to brighten up your morning or brunch gatherings, look no further than these scrumptious Apple Fritters with Orange Glaze. These golden, crispy delights are vegetarian-friendly and packed with tender slices of Golden Delicious apples, making them a perfect way to enjoy seasonal fruits in a unique and delicious format.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, these fritters are not only easy to make but can also serve up to 25 people, making them ideal for gatherings, brunches, or even a cozy family breakfast. Each fritter is lovingly fried to perfection in a light, airy batter infused with the zesty flavor of fresh orange juice and zest, adding a bright and refreshing contrast to the comforting taste of apples.

The pièce de résistance is the heavenly orange glaze that drizzles beautifully over the warm fritters, adding a sugary sweetness that complements the tartness of the apples. Whether you dust them with a little extra confectioners' sugar for an elegant touch or serve them fresh out of the fryer, these fritters are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike.

Enjoy them while they're warm for the ultimate indulgence—because nothing beats the taste of freshly made fritters to kick off your day on a sweet note!

Ingredients

  • 2.3 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • cup powdered sugar for dusting plus more
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons orange juice 
  • teaspoons navel oranges grated for juice in glaze (set aside orange to use )
  •  delicious apples cored peeled cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (1 pound total)
  • teaspoon salt fine
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cooled melted
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • cups vegetable oil 
  • 0.8 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wax paper
  • slotted spoon
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk eggs, then whisk in milk, melted butter, zest, and vanilla.
  2. Add wet ingredients into dry and fold until just combined (do not overmix), then fold in apples.
  3. Heat 3/4 inch of oil in a 10- to 12-inch deep heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Drop a little batter into the oil. If it bubbles and rises to the top, the oil is ready. If it browns immediately, reduce heat. (Or use a deep-fat/candy thermometer to heat oil until it registers 375°F.) Using two tablespoons (soup spoons), drop spoonfuls of batter, each containing 2 apple slices, into oil. Working in batches of 5, cook fritters, turning over halfway through, until golden brown, center is just cooked through, and apples are tender, 3 to 4 minutes total.
  4. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. (Make sure oil returns to 375°F between batches.)
  5. Whisk together 1 cup confectioners' sugar with orange juice and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Dust fritters with some additional confectioners' sugar and drizzle glaze over fritters.
  7. •Fritters are best freshly made but can be fried (not glazed) 1 day ahead. Once cooled, keep chilled, layered between sheets of parchment or wax paper, in an airtight container. Reheat in a 350°F oven until crisped and warmed through (they will continue to crisp as they cool), 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories148kcal
Protein4.92%
Fat44.05%
Carbs51.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.36
Glycemic Load
9.17
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.0656521890474%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.23mg
Catechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
1.1mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.33mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:147.98kcal
7.4%
Fat:7.35g
11.31%
Saturated Fat:1.94g
12.14%
Carbohydrates:19.16g
6.39%
Net Carbohydrates:18.52g
6.74%
Sugar:10.81g
12.01%
Cholesterol:19.37mg
6.46%
Sodium:140.34mg
6.1%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.05%
100%
Protein:1.85g
3.69%
Vitamin K:10.13µg
9.64%
Selenium:4.83µg
6.9%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.92%
Folate:21.41µg
5.35%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.98%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.8%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.64%
Phosphorus:36.45mg
3.64%
Calcium:35.72mg
3.57%
Iron:0.6mg
3.35%
Vitamin B3:0.63mg
3.13%
Fiber:0.63g
2.53%
Vitamin C:1.92mg
2.33%
Vitamin A:88.36IU
1.77%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.48%
Potassium:48.3mg
1.38%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.3%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.24%
Magnesium:4.7mg
1.17%
Copper:0.02mg
1.17%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.14%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.08%
Source:Epicurious