Forget the apple strudel! Get the same flavor satisfaction with less effort with this simple recipe of apple fritters, aka apples in a robe.
You will love this simple, old-fashioned treat from Bosnia. We call it apples in a robe (jabuke u šlafroku), but you can find variations to this recipe under apple fritters, apple donuts, fried apple rings, apple ring pancakes, and other similar names.
📃 Why it Works
These are easy and quick to make because you probably already have all the ingredients at home. I love the contrast of textures - the crisp coating that gives into the warm, soft insides.
Top them with cinnamon sugar or caramel sauce over ice cream, and you’ll be in sweet heaven. It doesn’t get any easier or better than this.
It's also an inexpensive way to serve your family dessert, probably why we had this treat often growing up. Plus, my mom never baked, which was the closest she ever got to make a cake.
But, we were happy with anything sweet, and this is still one of my favorites. It contains fruit, so it's not all that bad for you, right?
You can use a boxed pancake mix instead of the batter from scratch for a super speedy recipe and substitute refined sugar with the sugar substitute for a healthier version.
🛒 Ingredients and Notes
- apples, like Granny Smith
- sugar
- cinnamon
- all-purpose flour
- salt
- egg
- milk
- vanilla extract
- vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
🔪 Instructions
- Peel and core apples. Slice into ¼-inch rings. Sprinkle apple rings with sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add egg, milk, water, and vanilla, beating well.
- Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- Dip each apple slice in the batter, shaking off any excess, then carefully lower into the oil. Do not overcrowd the pot. Flip the slices occasionally and fry until golden brown. Once the apples are golden and crispy, transfer them to the paper-towel-lined baking sheet, then cool the rings on a cooling rack. This will avoid the apple rings becoming soggy from the steam, thus keeping them crispy longer.
- Serve the apple rings warm sprinkled with powdered sugar, or if you prefer more cinnamon flavor, coat them with cinnamon and sugar mixture.
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Apple Ring Fritters
Ingredients
- 2 large tart apples, like Granny Smith
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Peel and core apples. Slice into ¼-inch rings. Sprinkle apple rings with sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add egg, milk, water, and vanilla, beating well.
- Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- Dip each apple slice in the batter, shaking off any excess then carefully lower into the oil. Do not overcrowd the pot. Flip the slices occasionally and fry until golden brown.
- Once the apples are golden and crispy, transfer them onto the paper towel-lined baking sheet. Cool the rings on a cooling rack. This will avoid the apple rings to become soggy from the steam thus keeping them crispy longer.
- Serve the apple rings warm sprinkled with powdered sugar, or if you prefer more cinnamon flavor coat them with cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
oh Jas - these are great!! I love the concept! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up and don’t forget to leave a comment at the party – Next week’s features that also leave a comment get pinned and tweeted!
Jas says
Thanks Helen! Will do 🙂
Linda says
Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend. These sound awesome and so simple to make. I need to go get some apples right now. You will be featured next Monday.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda
allthatsjas says
Thank you so much, Linda! What an honor 🙂 Have a blessed day!!!
Katherines Corner says
perfect with a cup of tea! hank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things link party my friend ( I miss you) Pinned and will feature tomorrow xo
allthatsjas says
Thank you, my sweet friend! 😀
Kati says
These looks so good! I love apple fritters but these definitely look easier. Thanks for sharing at the Wednesday Showcase party!
allthatsjas says
Thank you, Kati, and thanks for stopping in! Hope your day is grand:)
Theresa says
Sounds delicious. I'd love to try this sometime. One of my daughter's has an apple tree. I'm sending this to her too 😉 Thanks for sharing at the Insp iration Spotlight Party. Pinned & shared.
allthatsjas says
Thank you, Theresa! It really is a tasty and quick dessert. Thanks for stopping in and for hosting! 🙂
Jennifer says
These look simple and delicious! Yum! Thanks so much for sharing at Waiting On...Wednesday!
allthatsjas says
Thanks, Jennifer! Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead! XO
Bam's Kitchen says
This looks like such a fun and delicious recipe battered apples/ apples in a robe. A weekend recipe for sure and I know the boys will love it. Love that action shot. Sharing everywhere my friend.
allthatsjas says
Thank you so much, Bobbi! Our cuisine is known for simplicity of ingredients. Sometimes you just have to go back to basics, although, I love me some fancy dishes. LOL
Ann says
So simple and look so good, Jas! This is one for the recipe book. Which is better- using red or green apples?
allthatsjas says
Thank you, Ann! I like tart apples better, the green ones, but it's a personal preference. Try one of each 🙂