Apple Fritters with Maple Cinnamon Yogurt Sauce

Now we all know fried stuff is not the healthiest but sometimes the weekends are for letting loose and enjoying life, not counting calories. And I do admit- I have never counted calories- I think I would be scared if I did. My motto: everything in moderation but love. Cheesy but 100% true. 

These fritters are yummy and make a great addition to Sunday brunch. Plus the kids really loved them- so great for the whole family! 

Apple Fritters 

Fridge: 

1/2 cup milk

1 egg 

Counter:

3 1/4 cup apples, peeled and grated (I used two Granny Smith and two Roma apples)

Pantry:

1 1/2 cups ap flour 

1/4 cup white sugar plus 1/4 extra 

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda 

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 

1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp vanilla extract 

Enough canola oil to fill your pot 3 inches deep 

Maple Cinnamon Yogurt Sauce

Fridge:

1 1/2 cups greek or plain yogurt

Pantry:

1 1/2 tbs maple syrup 

1/4 tsp cinnamon 

1/2 tsp vanilla extract 

Tools:

Medium mixing bowl

Large mixing bowl

Wooden mixing spoon

Measuring cups spoons 

Medium high sided pot

Small bowl

Whisk or fork 

Box grater 

Tongs

Plate covered in paper towels 

Add your canola oil to your pot and begin to heat over medium to medium high heat. You can test if the oil is hot enough by placing the end of your wooden spoon in the center of the pot- if bubbles rapidly stream up the sides- it's ready. 

In the medium mixing bowl add 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp of numeg, 1/4 tsp of ginger and mix well. Then add your grated apples to the bowl and cover with your sugar spice mixture. Add the milk and egg to this and combine very well. 

In the large bowl add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice and remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Mix well and then pour your grated Apple mixture into this bowl. Combine and set aside until oil is ready to cook. 

Once oil is ready use an ice cream scoop or 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop the batter into the oil. I could oil fry 4-5 at a time because my pot was smaller- do not overcrowd the pot because the temperature will drop and cause uneven cooking. 

Use your tongs to cook each side of the fritter- it should take a minute or two per side. Once a deep golden brown- remove from the oil and place on the paper towel lined plate. Contine cooking and allow the fritters to cool a few minutes before enjoying! 

To make the sauce: combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix. Enjoy it! Xo

Finished batter before cooking 

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

After taking the kids apple picking yesterday we now have more apples than we know what to do with. So expect apples in everything these upcoming weeks. 

This morning we made simple, yet delicious, apple cinnamon muffins. And the kids devoured them! It was a really quick recipe and Allie loved baking them with me. Plus who doesn't love warm muffins for breakfast. It's a win-win! 

Apple Cinnamon Muffins 

Fridge:

1/2 cup milk

1 egg

2 1/2 tbs sour cream 

1/2 cup applesauce 

Counter:

2 cups apples, peeled and grated 

Pantry:

2 cups ap flour

1/2 cup white sugar 

1/4 tsp allspice

3/4 tsp cinnamon 

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract 

1/4 cup coconut oil, liquid 

 Tools:

Muffin tray, greased or paper lined

2 medium mixing bowls

Mixing spoons

Measuring cups/spoons 

Box grater 

Ice cream scoop or large spoon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In one bowl add flour, baking powder, salt, allspice, cinnamon and sugar. Combine well.

In the other bowl add milk, sour cream, the egg, grated apples, vanilla extract applesauce and coconut oil. Mix well. 

Combine the two bowls and mix until it just comes together. Scoop the muffin batter into the greased or lined muffin tray. Place tray into the preheated oven and bake for 23-25 minutes or until the tops are slightly golden and spongy but firm to touch. 

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. 

The kids really inhaled these puppies today! They are almost gone! And with the little amount of sugar in them- I'm totally ok with that!! Enjoy them! Xo