Applesauce Fritters Recipe with Gravenstein Apples

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Applesauce Fritters Recipe with Gravenstein Apples

There’s something about applesauce fritters that feels like home. The golden, crispy exterior. The tender, spiced center. And the way they make the kitchen smell like fall, even in the middle of a (October) San Franciscan summer.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple fritter, applesauce fritters, gravenstein

Servings: people

Author: Anthony Rodriguez

Cost: 15

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cups sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tso salt
2 eggs room tempature
1 cup applesauce preferably Gravenstein
2 cups Oil for frying peanut or canola
1/2 cup cinnamon sugar for coating

Instructions

Step 1: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, spices, and salt.
Step 2: Mix eggs + applesauce; fold into dry.
Step 3: Heat oil to 350°F.
Step 4: Drop batter, fry 2–3 min per side. Drain,
Step 5: Toss in cinnamon sugar, and serve warm.

Notes

Frying Oil: Use a neutral, high-smoke point oil like peanut or vegetable oil. Keep oil at a steady 350°F — too hot and the fritters burn outside, too cool and they absorb too much oil.
Don't Overmix: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, fold gently until just mixed. Overmixing can make fritters dense instead of fluffy.
Make Ahead:
The batter can rest in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Stir gently before frying. I like to have these ready when guests stop by at the cabin

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