Apple Ricotta Fritters

Prep Time: 20 mins  | Cook Time:  10 mins | Course: Breakfast | Serves: 8

Apple, ricotta, and cinnamon studded fritters are a delectable treat; dust with a mixture of cinnamon sugar and drizzle with maple syrup. Inspired by Andrea at The Cottage Market https://thecottagemarket.com/apple-fritters-italian-style-caramel-dipping-sauce/ 

Apple Saute:

1 granny smith apple, diced

2 Tbsp butter

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

Salt, a pinch

1 lemon, zest of

2 tsp flour

Saute the apples with the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and lemon zest until the apples are softened. Add the flour stirring to thicken off heat, and allow the mixture to cool.

Batter:

2 eggs

1 ⅓ cups flour

1 Tbsp baking powder

Salt, pinch of

¼ cup sugar

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 tsp vanilla

Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying

Add oil to a large frying pan or electric skillet, bring oil up to 375*. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels for draining the cooked fritters. In a mixer, beat eggs until foamy. Add all dry ingredients and mix together on slow speed, stir in the ricotta, vanilla, and apple saute by hand until just folded together, the batter will be thick like a waffle batter. Drop several tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, turning occasionally for even browning, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to the baking sheet and dust with cinnamon sugar. Serve warm with maple syrup.

Cinnamon Sugar:

½ cup sugar

1 Tbsp cinnamon

Shake together and sprinkle over hot fritters fresh out of the fryer. Store in a spice shaker.