Apple Fritters

Thursday, December 15, 2011

About 5 or so years ago someone (my Mom) gave me a diabetic cookbook for my birthday. My first thought was lame (sorry Mom love you). I put it away in the cupboard and it has been collecting dust ever since.

Well since my Dr. put my on a pretty strict low carb diet to help control my blood sugars during pregnancy I decided to just peak through my old dusty cookbook. I found a ton of GEMS, including this delicious apple fritter recipe! Since I am a huge fan of apple treats/desserts (like this recipe) I decided to give this a shot...no diabetic pun intended. Haha I crack myself up.

What you will need:
  • 2 medium apples
  • 2/3 cup of all- purpose or wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar (plus extra for sprinkling on top)
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 milk
  • 1 teaspoon of shortening or oil for deep frying

Directions:

  • Core apples and cut into rings. In a medium bowl combine flour, 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar, lemon peel and baking powder.
  • In a separate bowl combine egg, milk and 1 teaspoon of cooking oil. Add the egg mixture to flour mixture and blend together.
  • Dip apples rings into batter. Drain off excess. Fry fritters, 3 at a time in a hot pan with shorting or frying oil. Fry for about 2 minutes each side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar.




I used my nifty little tea infuser to get the perfect amount of powdered sugar "sprinkle" onto each fritter.


SO delicious! A perfect little Christmas-y treat! I take back what I said about my diabetic cookbook being lame :)

39 comments:

Unknown said...

Mmmm. I can almost smell that apple-y goodness through the computer screen. Looks delicious!

sherri lynn said...

haha I love that your mom gave you the cookbook and you put it away for years! These do look good!

Christina said...

My husband is diabetic so I am always looking for good recipes, I KNOW he will love this!! Thank you for sharing!
xoxo

Lindsay said...

Ha! You are not alone! I totally laughed at your pun!

Unknown said...

LOVE this healthier version!

Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted said...

Diabetic recipe or not this looks delicious! Love your little joke in there about the shot.

Emily said...

Mommas know best :) These look yummmy!

Sam W. said...

good heavens. i love all things apple! will need to try for sure :)

Mindy said...

Oh my GOODNESS!!!! These sound so yummy! I'm a super fan of all tihngs apple too, so these definitely need to go on my to-make list!

Lindsay said...

I have got to try this! My kids love apples, so this would be a fun treat for them (and me!).

steph anne said...

Yumm, I can practically smell it from here!

Hilliary Meisner said...

Oh these look delicious! I am with you I love apple treats, apple crisp is a favorite! Hope you have a fabulous day!

Sarah said...

These looks so amazing!!! I love the shape they are cute in too. Makes it a little more fun to eat =)

- Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com

Carlie said...

Yum! I love apple inspired treats!

Anonymous said...

These look wonderful!

jessica // union shore said...

yummy yummy! these look so good!! i'm def making these soon!

thanks for hanging out on my blog today! you're the best! :)

Unknown said...

This looks so yummy!!!!

... said...

Wow those looks amazing!!

Alexa said...

YUM. These look scrumptious. Such tasty little treats.

cailen ascher said...

mmm...those look completely delicious. and they're healthy too?! even better : ) thanks for sharing the recipe

cute blog - i'm your newest follower
cheers!
cailen
www.lifestylemaven.org

CARRIE said...

I never thought of frying apples in batter, but these look fantastic. I'll be trying them out for sure.

Unknown said...

Yum- I have this pinned for the next time I'm pregnant. I has gestational diabetes the 1st time around.

natasha {schue love} said...

MMM these apple fritters look and sound delicious!! Loved your recipe over at Jessica's blog too!! :)

Gail@Sophisticated Steps said...

Are you kidding me. These are very UNLAME! (And you crack me up, too. I am a very punny person. Ha! See?)

Just so happens my hubby's Dr. put him on the same diet. No. He's not pregnant. ;) He is however apparently getting too close to the diabetic borderline. (His dad is already there and on dialysis. :( My uncle...obviously NOOOO blood relation to my husband...ewe...was diabetic. So...this is a pretty big deal in our house right now.) My hub has already lost 5 or 6 lbs. in 3 weeks of simply cutting his carbs really low.

This looks so good. We must try it! Thanks for sharing your not-lame recipe. Haha. You should do that again. ;)

Paula said...

yum yum yum!! would be a perfect treat now.. I want some! I'm watching home alone 2 (while being home alone, the mister is out..) and this would definitely be the highlight of the evening.. haha :) thanks for sharing!

Lindsay said...

What a great winter treat. YUM!

prettymeggy said...

yummy and very easy to make!!! i will try this for sure :)
xoxo, Haus of Gala

Hanna said...

These look lovely and delicious!

Unknown said...

Those look delicious and a much healthier option for anyone!

canvasofculture said...

wow this looks amazingly delicious! must try during winter break:) great blog!

xx
http://canvasofculture.blogspot.com/

Rachel said...

These look delicious - and so easy to make!! I'll have to try these over Christmas break :) <3

KK said...

wow they look so yum! I saved the recipe! you have such a nice blog!
x
Kristina

Jenni - I Spy DIY said...

Can you pleeeeease come to my apt and make these for me! Yum

Unknown said...

These look great.
I must try.
http://inthekitchenandonthecouch.blogspot.com/

Angela [Simply Simple Me] said...

Wow. These look so yummy!

AmyC ~ said...

I've been making these this wk too. But I make a thin pancake batter w/ a lil sugar and cinnamon and bake? it off in the pan (like you would a pancake, til golden brown and the wet is cooked off) - topped off w/ a homemade glaze (pwdr sugar, milk and cinnamon).

Becky said...

These sound wonderful !! And a perfect treat for my Dad since he loves sweets(and my Mom who trying to make him stick to his low carb diet !!)Do you know the nutritional value of these ? Like how many carbs per serving ? I LOVE your blog by the way !

Unknown said...

would you be able to sub gf flour for the all purpose? and also maybe almond milk instead of regular?

Unknown said...

Hi! These look absolutely delicious. I bought apples the other day and want to make these. and have the chance to now. I was wondering if the baking powder is crucial? I don't have any at home and don't want to run to the store ha

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