Best Stephensons Apple Fritters Recipes

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APPLE FRITTERS



Apple Fritters image

This is an old Southern apple fritter recipe. When we got home from a trip through the South years ago, I found the recipe among the brochures I brought back. I've been making these easy apple fritters ever since. -John Robbins, Springdale, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup cake flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/3 cup whole milk
4 teaspoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped peeled tart apple
Oil for frying
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, milk, butter, orange juice, zest and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

STEPHENSON'S RESTAURANTS FRESH APPLE FRITTERS



Stephenson's Restaurants Fresh Apple Fritters image

If you lived in Kansas City, Mo from the late 60's to mid 90's to probably had gone to Stephenson's Restaurants the original being at 40 Highway and Lee's Summit Road. They have long since been closed, however I was able to purchase a recipe book called Stephenson's Restaurants Receipts Old Family Secret Recipes that have some of the original restaurants popular dishes. The Apple Fritters were a signature dish,. This is a wonderful recipe and I am glad I was able to share it again with those who remember it.

Provided by Kathy Coan

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 40 Fritters, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup milk
1 egg (beaten)
4 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 orange, juice and zest of
1 cup apple (chopped fine)
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups vegetable oil, to fry fritters enough they float in a pot

Steps:

  • Beat egg, In a mixing bowl combine the milk, egg, and melted margarine. Add the orange juice, rind, chopped apples (skins can be left on ) and vanilla. Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder and stir into milk mixture with a spoon until blended. Do not over mix. Preheat oil in a skillet to 350 degrees. drop off end of tablespoon into hot oil. Fry to a golden brown. Turn so they brown evenly. Allow to cool. Roll in powdered sugar. Serve with salads or eat as dessert.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1284.5, Fat 116.9, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 27.5, Sodium 328.1, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 14.3, Protein 7

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