Apple-Cheddar Fritters
- 30m Prep Time
- 20m Cook Time
- 50m Ready In
Sweet apples and sharp cheddar are folded into a raised dough, then fried or baked and glazed for a unique fritter experience.
Ingredients
- 1 raised dough of choice
- 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 1 1/2 cup apple peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 glaze of choice
- flaky sea salt for garnish
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 7 of 11 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 77 mg
- Iron: 0.21 mg
- Magnesium: 6.12 mg
- Phosphorus: 70.4 mg
- Potassium: 38.8 mg
- Zinc: 0.29 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 raised dough of choice
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 glaze of choice
- flaky sea salt for garnish
Prepare
- 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 1/2 cup apple, peeled and diced
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Prepare the chosen dough as directed, but reduce the butter specified by half and stir in 1 cup of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese along with it. Proceed with the dough through the initial chilled rise stage.
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Step 2.
While the dough rises, in a small bowl, combine the peeled and diced apples with the lemon juice and stir to coat. Set aside.
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Step 3.
In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the apples (with any lemon juice), brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and the liquid becomes a syrupy consistency, about 15 minutes. Transfer the apple mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until the dough has risen.
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Step 4.
Line a baking sheet with a lightly floured non-terry cloth dish towel.
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Step 5.
When the dough is ready, roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about ½ inch thick, with a long end closest to you. Spread a little more than half of the apple mixture over the bottom half of the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border, then sprinkle about ¼ cup of the remaining cheese over the apples. Fold the top half of the dough over the apples to meet the bottom edge and pinch the edges to seal.
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Step 6.
Rotate the dough 90 degrees. Sprinkle the remaining apple mixture and ¼ cup cheese over the bottom half. Fold the top half over the apples to meet the bottom edge and pinch the edges to seal.
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Step 7.
Roll out the apple-filled dough into a rectangle about ½ inch thick. Cut the dough into 12 (2½-inch) square fritters. Pull the corners of each fritter up and toward the center and pinch to seal. Place the fritters on the lined baking sheet, leaving at least 1 inch between them.
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Step 8.
Cover the fritters with a towel or plastic wrap and let them proof in a warm spot for 5 to 20 minutes. Then fry or bake as directed for the chosen dough. If frying, heat oil to 350°F and fry until deep caramel color, about 3 minutes per side.
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Step 9.
Glaze the cooled fritters and sprinkle with a tiny bit of flaky sea salt, if desired.