Description
These sourdough apple fritters are crisp on the outside, soft and apple-packed inside, and infused with the signature tang of sourdough discard. A perfect fall treat you can fry or bake in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup sourdough discard (unfed is fine!)
1 egg
¼ cup milk
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 cup chopped fresh apple (peeled if preferred)
Optional: Cinnamon sugar
Optional: Powdered sugar glaze (½ cup powdered sugar + splash of milk + drop of vanilla)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg, milk, sugar, and sourdough discard.
2. Stir in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
3. Fold in chopped apple pieces.
4. To Fry: Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by spoonfuls and fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
5. To Bake: Scoop batter onto a lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes until puffed and lightly golden.
6. While warm, toss in cinnamon sugar or drizzle with glaze.
Notes
For best results, use tart apples like Granny Smith for contrast.
Don’t overmix the batter—keep it light for fluffier fritters.
Use a wire rack to drain after frying to keep them crispy.
Let fritters cool slightly before glazing to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sourdough Discard Recipes
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: sourdough apple fritters, sourdough discard, fall baking, apple fritters recipe