Sourdough Discard Apple Fritters
Apple fritters made with sourdough discard! These are crisp and flavorful all on their own, but the glaze really takes them to the next level. Makes about 12-18 fritters, depending on the size of your spoonfuls.
Servings: 8
Calories: 167kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ cup sourdough discard
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 medium apple, peeled and diced small (about 1 ½ cups of diced apple) - see note
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.Whisk together the milk, discard, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir in the dry ingredients until just a few spots of dry flour remain. Fold in the diced apple. Heat 1 ½-2 inches of oil in a high-sided skillet or Dutch oven to 350-375 degrees. Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil, being careful not to overcrowd. You'll want to monitor the temperature of your oil to make sure it doesn't drop below 325 or rise above 375 - adjust the heat of your burner accordingly. Cook 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels. Continue cooking in batches until all the batter has been fried.In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Dip the warm fritters into the glaze and set on a rack to drip. Fritters are best when they're still warm, but are also delicious at room temperature!
Notes
Apple Variety - You can use any apple you like/have here. I especially like sweet apples (honey crisp, gala, fuji), but more tart apples (Granny Smith, pink lady) will work just as well.
If it works better for your schedule, you can mix the fritter batter (omit the apples) ahead of time and store in the fridge up to 12 hours, until ready to cook. Stir in the apples, and proceed with the recipe!
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Nutrition
Calories: 167kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 36g (12%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 0.5g (3%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 22mg (7%) | Sodium: 266mg (12%) | Potassium: 72mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 19g (21%) | Vitamin A: 65IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 84mg (8%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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