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1 cup (240g) sourdough discard (unfed, straight from the fridge is fine!)
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1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional but delicious)
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1/4 cup (60ml) milk or buttermilk
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup (120g) diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are best)
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1 tablespoon melted butter or oil
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Oil for frying (vegetable or canola works well)
For the glaze:
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1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Tools You’ll Need
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Mixing bowls – One for dry ingredients, one for wet
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Whisk and spatula – For easy mixing
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Deep skillet or fryer – A Dutch oven works great too
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Slotted spoon – For removing fritters from the oil
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Paper towels – To drain excess oil
Ingredient Swaps and Additions
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No sourdough discard? Substitute with 1/2 cup buttermilk for a similar tangy flavor
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Try a different fruit – Pears or even blueberries would work beautifully
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Extra crunch – Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the batter
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Like it sweeter? Increase sugar to 1/4 cup or toss finished fritters in cinnamon sugar
