Skillet Spiced Apple Fritters
Crispy outside, tender inside, these campfire skillet apple fritters are rolled in cinnamon sugar and packed with tart apple flavor. A rustic, warming treat for cool-weather camps.
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet (10-inch)
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2 apples peeled, cored, diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Mix flour, 2 tbsp sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla. Add wet to dry ingredients and stir to combine. Fold in diced apples.
- Heat oil in cast iron skillet over hot coals or stove until shimmering.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, flatten slightly. Fry 2-3 minutes per side, flipping with tongs until golden brown.
- Drain fritters on paper towels and roll immediately in cinnamon sugar. Serve warm.
Notes
Slice apples ahead and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning. Fritters fry best over steady, even heat. Let cool before handling—they’re hot!