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A stack of homemade applesauce fritters.
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Applesauce Fritters

Sweet, homemade applesauce fritters coated with cinnamon sugar are a classic fall treat.. This old-fashioned Southern dessert is super easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients and are ready in less than 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 40 applesauce fritters
Calories: 53kcal
Author: Maayke

Ingredients

For the applesauce fritters

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1 apple
  • vegetable oil for frying

For the cinnamon sugar

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Add all the dry ingredients for your applesauce fritters to a large bowl and whisk until combined.
  • Once everything is combined, add the wet ingredients and mix until you have a smooth batter.
  • Preheat your oil to 360°F (180°C).
  • Mix the sugar and cinnamon for the coating together in a shallow bowl.
  • With two spoons scoop a little bit of batter out of your bowl and carefully drop them into the hot oil. Don't overcrowd your pan that will lower the temperature of the oil.
  • Fry your applesauce fritters for 3-4 minutes on ech side before taking them out of the oil and transferring them to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Roll them into the cinnamon sugar and serve while they are still warm.

Notes

  • The best temperature for frying is 360°F (180°C), but if your applesauce fritters cook too fast or too slow, you can adjust the temperature when needed.
  • The batter should be a little thicker than Greek yogurt. If your batter is too thick, add a little bit of applesauce or milk.
  • It is important to drain the excess oil after frying.
  • Homemade applesauce fritters will stay fresh for up to four days. Frozen, they will last for about six months.

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg