Cardamom-Spiced Apple Fritters
Cardamom-Spiced Apple Fritters
Ingredients
For the Apple Fritters
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
For Frying
- 3 cups vegetable oil, as needed, for deep frying
For the Cardamom Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the large egg, 1/2 cup whole milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Gently fold in the finely diced apples.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour the vegetable oil into a deep pot or Dutch oven, ensuring it's at least 2-3 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Carefully drop spoonfuls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each) of the fritter batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should be around 200-205°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the fritters from the oil and transfer them to a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
While the fritters are cooling slightly, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons whole milk, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Dip each warm fritter into the glaze, or drizzle the glaze generously over the fritters. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cardamom-Spiced Apple Fritters
Ingredients
For the Apple Fritters
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
For Frying
- 3 cups vegetable oil, as needed, for deep frying
For the Cardamom Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the large egg, 1/2 cup whole milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Gently fold in the finely diced apples.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour the vegetable oil into a deep pot or Dutch oven, ensuring it's at least 2-3 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Carefully drop spoonfuls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each) of the fritter batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should be around 200-205°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the fritters from the oil and transfer them to a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
While the fritters are cooling slightly, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons whole milk, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Dip each warm fritter into the glaze, or drizzle the glaze generously over the fritters. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min