# Apfelradln (Austrian Apple Fritters)

> Apple rings fried in a light batter and rolled in cinnamon sugar, a South Tyrolean recipe. Perfect for company.

- URL: https://gabcooks.com/en/recipes/apfelradln/
- Yield: 4 servings
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Total: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Austrian
- Tags: Quick, Vegetarian, Dessert
- Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVf9byWF438

## Ingredients

### Apples and batter

- 4 apples (big, round ones)
- 1 cup flour (120 g)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp rum (optional)

### For frying

- 1 L vegetable oil or clarified butter (about)

### Cinnamon sugar

- 10 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon

## Instructions

1. Peel the apples and slice into rings about ½ inch thick.
2. Whisk the flour, eggs, rum, milk, sugar and salt into a smooth batter.
3. Dip the rings in the batter and fry in 350°F oil, 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden.
4. Cool slightly, roll in cinnamon sugar and serve with icing sugar.

## Notes

The bonus recipe from my apple day, from my Austrian (South Tyrolean) roots. These fritters are best eaten fresh, so don’t make too many ahead. The other recipes from the day: the [apple crisp](/en/recipes/apple-crisp/) and the [apple pies](/en/recipes/apple-pie/).

## Products I use

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- [Apple corer](https://link.amazon/B06e660lx) — The one I use in my apple videos