Description
Delight in these warm, spiced gluten-free apple fritters that evoke nostalgia and joy, perfect for any cozy occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend (210 g)
- 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (if your GF flour blend doesn’t already contain it)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (28 g)
- 2/3 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy (160 ml)
- 1 tablespoon oil (15 ml)
- 2 eggs or 6 tablespoons aquafaba (90 ml)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 apples, peeled and finely diced
- 3 cups powdered/icing sugar (375 g)
- 3 tablespoons milk, dairy or non-dairy (45 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and light brown sugar until fully combined.
- Stir in the milk, oil, eggs (or aquafaba), and vanilla extract. Whisk until a thick, smooth batter forms—ensure no lumps remain.
- Fold in the finely diced apples until evenly distributed.
- In a large skillet or pot, heat enough frying oil (about 1.5 – 2 inches deep) on medium-high until it reaches 360-375°F (180-190°C).
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, giving enough space between each fritter for even cooking. Fry for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until you reach your desired consistency.
- Once the fritters have cooled slightly, dip them in the glaze, ensuring they’re completely coated, then place them back on the cooling rack to allow excess glaze to drip off. Enjoy!
Notes
Avoid overmixing to keep the fritters fluffy. Monitor the oil temperature closely to achieve even golden-brown fritters.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg