Easy Apple Fritter Rings

3 apple fritter rings on a white marble countertop next to a plate full of more apple rings. A plaid tea towel and fresh, red apples are next to them.

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Fried to perfection and rolled in cinnamon sugar, apple fritter rings are a classic fall dessert.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 252kcal

Author: Jana Dziak

Equipment

2 Bowls
Heavy-bottomed pot or pan with high sides
Whisk, spoons etc.
Paper towel or tea towel
Apple peeler/corer or a vegetable peeler and knife

Ingredients

For The Apple Ring Batter

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
⅓ cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 large apples
1 cup lard or fat or oil of your choice

For The Cinnamon Sugar

⅓ cup granulated sugar you can also use vanilla sugar, maple sugar, or a mixture.
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Start by making the batter by first sifting the flour. Combine the sifted flour, milk, eggs, and sugar in a medium-sized bowl. Stir until combined and set aside.
If you have a dedicated coring and peeling tool, use it. Otherwise a vegetable peeler will do. Peel the apples, then cut them in half horizontally — this will make it easier to core the apples.
Core the apples with a knife, or you can use an apple corer if you have one.
Slice the apples to make the rings.
Each apple should make 4 to 5 rings depending on how thick you want your rings and how big your apples are!
Pour your choice of oil or fat into your heavy-bottomed pan and let it get very hot without smoking. The ideal temperature for frying is 325° to 375° F.
Put the apple rings in the batter and then remove them with a fork, one by one, letting the excess batter drip off.
Place into the hot oil and fry on each side for approximately 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
Work in batches and do not overcrowd the pan. Add more oil and let it get back to temperature before proceeding as needed.
Once they are done, carefully remove them with a fork or tongs and place them side by side (do not stack!) on a plate lined with a clean tea towel or paper towel to absorb excess oil.
The best is to use a wire rack instead of a plate. A wire rack fitted over top of a baking sheet is what I do; it catches all the crumbs too.
Whisk the cinnamon sugar together in a bowl and dip the still-hot fried apple rings one by one into the mixture before placing them on a platter to serve.
Serve hot to warm!

Notes

Hint: The ideal temperature for frying is 325° to 375° F. If you don't have a thermometer to check, place a wooden spoon directly into the oil, if you see bubbles forming and bubbling up at the bottom of the spoon, it is hot enough to fry.

How To Keep Apple Fritter Rings From Getting Soggy

Make sure you've cooked them long enough.
Make sure the oil or fat is hot enough.
Place the cooked rings directly onto a paper towel or a clean tea towel after they come out of the oil. The best is to use a wire rack instead of a plate.
Let the oil get back up to temperature between adding new rings.
Do not stack apple fritter rings, especially when hot.

If you don't have milk, use 60% cream to 40% water, a nut or oat milk, rice milk, water with a tablespoon of melted butter, or sour cream/yogurt mixed with water until it's runny.

The best apples for frying are tart varieties like Granny Smith or Pink Lady. Their firm texture holds up well to cooking, and the tartness balances the added sugar in recipes.

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