Gluten Free Apple Fritters Recipe

Step 1

Peel and chop apples to the size of blueberries or small grapes. Pat the pieces dry if they are very juicy. Set aside.

Step 3

Whisk dry ingredients together in a small bowl. Toss the apples in the dry mixture bowl to coat, then set aside.

Step 5

In a larger mixing bowl, combine wet ingredients through melted coconut oil. Once mixed, stir in the dry-apple mixture, adding the apple cider by pouring on top. Stir to combine well, but do not over-mix. The dough should hold together easily when scooped with a spoon; if it is too dry, add more apple cider by the tablespoon until the consistency is right.

Step 7

Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil in a large pot -- or enough to cover the bottom of your pot to about 3 inches. Heat on medium-high to a temperature of 325 F.

Step 9

If you do not have a thermometer to test the oil, drop a small amount of batter into hot oil to test: if it burns quickly, the oil is too hot; if it bubbles as pictured in the video -- and the fritter begins to gently brown and float -- the temperature should be right.

Step 11

Once the oil is the proper temperature, drop 1/3 cup spoonfuls of batter into the oil, leaving enough room between them so they are not touching. Once the underside of each fritter has browned nicely, use tongs to flip the fritter over to cook on the other side.

Step 13

Total cook time should be around 3-4 minutes. Remove to drain on paper towels on a wire rack or plate and repeat with remaining batter.

Step 17

Once cooled, prepare the glaze by whisking all ingredients together in a small bowl. The glaze should be thin but not watery.

Step 19

Place one fritter inside the glaze bowl and turn over to coat on all sides; remove to a plate and repeat with remaining fritters.

Step 21

Serve immediately or anytime on the day you make them; if serving later, allow glaze to set, then place in a container with a lid to keep the fritters crisp.