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Warm Cinnamon Apple Fritter Doughnuts: Cozy, Rustic, Easy to Make
Cozy, easy-to-make Warm Cinnamon Apple Fritter Doughnuts with golden edges, soft inside, and nostalgic fall flavors.
Nothing beats the smell of cinnamon and apple filling your kitchen. These warm, rustic apple fritters are easy to make, perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, and bring a little bit of old-fashioned comfort with every bite.
Why You’ll Love Warm Cinnamon Apple Fritter Doughnuts:
- Quick to whip up, even on a busy morning
- Soft, flavorful apples in every bite
Perfect for cozy fall mornings or weekend
Crispy outside, soft inside, these Warm Cinnamon Apple Fritter Doughnuts are a fall favorite. Share with family or friends.
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Warm Cinnamon Apple Fritter Doughnuts
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Appetizers and Snacks
- Method: Easy
Description
There’s something nostalgic about a crispy, warm apple fritter; the kind that smells like a fall fair and makes the whole kitchen feel cozy. These doughnuts are craggy, cinnamon-speckled, packed with tender, grated apples, and honestly a little rustic (which is exactly how they should be). Don’t stress about making them perfect; their charm is in the imperfect, golden edges and soft apple pockets.
Ingredients
Apples:
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and grated
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp sugar
- Pinch of cinnamon
Batter:
- 2/3 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp sugar (divided)
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 2 1/2 tbsp butter, melted
- Oil, for frying
- Icing sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Toss 2 grated apples with 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon. Let it sit for a few minutes to soften.
- Whisk 2/3 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 egg yolks until smooth.
- Stir in the apple mixture, juice included.
- Sift together 1 3/4 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Fold into wet ingredients until blended, then stir in 2 1/2 tbsp melted butter.
- Beat 2 egg whites until foamy.
- Add remaining 2 tbsp sugar, whip to soft peaks, then fold gently into batter.
- Heat oil to 350°F/175°C.
- Using a small scoop, drop batter into oil 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towel-lined tray.
- Cool 10 minutes, then dust with icing sugar.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Joy
Cozy, rustic Warm Cinnamon Apple Fritter Doughnuts everyone will love. Bring fall flavor into your kitchen with this easy recipe.
Warm Cinnamon Apple Fritter Doughnuts offer a perfect balance of soft, tender apples, crisp golden edges, and warm cinnamon flavor. They bring a cozy, rustic comfort to your mornings or weekends and are simple to make, delightful to serve, and irresistible to taste.
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Esme, these apple fritter doughnuts sound delightful. I would enjoy them with my morning cup of coffee. I am featuring your recipe tomorrow at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party.
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