Description
A bakery-style sourdough discard apple fritter recipe that uses leftover starter to create a crunchy, tangy, and sweet fried pastry filled with fresh Granny Smith apples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, diced
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 3 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Peel and dice apples into small cubes.
- Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Mix sourdough discard, egg, milk, and vanilla, then combine with dry ingredients.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a heavy pot.
- Drop 1/4 cup portions of batter into the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain on a wire rack and dip in vanilla glaze while still warm.
Notes
Uses up sourdough discard, provides a complex tangy flavor, and achieves a superior crispy texture compared to traditional fritters.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal