Ingredients

½ cup cassava flour

¼ cup tapioca starch

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp sea salt

3 TBSP maple sugar

1 TBSP maple syrup

½ tsp cinnamon

½ cup carbonated water

1 TBSP apple cider vinegar

1 cup peeled and diced apple

Avocado oil (for frying)

Maple Glaze (optional):

¼ cup coconut butter

2 TBSP coconut milk

2 TBSP maple syrup

Pinch sea salt

½ tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine cassava flour, tapioca starch, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, and maple sugar. Stir to mix evenly.

Step 2: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add maple syrup, carbonated water, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until the batter is smooth.

Step 3: Gently fold the peeled and diced apples into the batter to evenly distribute them.

Step 4: In a deep pan or pot, pour in enough avocado oil to fully cover the fritters when frying. Heat the oil over medium to medium-high heat.

Step 5: Using a large cookie scoop or spoon, portion out 7 or 8 servings of the batter. Slightly flatten each piece before frying.

Step 6: Carefully lower each piece into the hot oil using tongs or a slotted spoon, making sure they are fully submerged. Fry for 2 to 2.5 minutes until golden brown.

Step 7: Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on a cooling rack set over parchment paper or a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Let cool slightly.

Step 8: Repeat frying with the remaining batter. Serve warm, optionally drizzled with the maple glaze.

Step 9 (Maple Glaze): In a small saucepan over low heat, combine coconut butter, coconut milk, maple syrup, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until melted and smooth. Adjust thickness by adding more coconut milk if needed.

Step 10: Drizzle the glaze over the warm apple fritters before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra crispiness, make sure the oil is hot enough before frying. Test by dropping a small amount of batter; it should bubble immediately.

You can substitute apples with pears or diced peaches for a different flavor.

If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the maple sugar in the batter slightly.

Use sparkling water to keep the batter light and airy for fluffier fritters.

FAQs

Can I make these fritters vegan?

Yes, this recipe is naturally vegan using plant-based ingredients like maple syrup and coconut products, so it’s perfect for a vegan diet.

What if I don’t have cassava flour?

Cassava flour gives these fritters their light texture, but you can substitute it with an equal amount of a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. Tapioca starch is important for elasticity, so keep that ingredient as is.