Frisky Apple Fritters

Frisky Apple Fritters are made with fresh apples and fried until golden and then coated in a mixture of sugar and Bourbon. They make the perfect adult fall treat.

There’s finally a slight hint of fall in the air and after a sweltering summer, it’s very welcome. As soon as the first cool, crisp days of fall arrive, I start to want to make something with bourbon. I’m not sure why I so strongly associate bourbon with fall, but I do. Maybe it’s because of Bourbon Pecan Pie being so popular for Thanksgiving.

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You can skip the bourbon and just sprinkle them with sugar, or dip them in caramel, to make them kid-friendly.

This recipe is from Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House Cookbook: A Celebration of Traditional Southern Dishes that Made Miss Mary Bobo’s an American Legend, an oldie but goldie cookbook that I cook from a lot. I used Jack Daniels for this recipe, since there are close ties between Jack Daniels and Miss Mary Bobo, but you could use any bourbon that you like the taste of. Makers Mark would also be good.

How To Make Frisky Apple Fritters

1. Make the Batter. Whisk together dry ingredients. Whisk together wet ingredients. Combine the two and then refrigerate 2 hours.
2. Add the apples.
3. Fry until golden brown.
4. Roll in Sugar Whiskey Glaze.

How To Serve

They are best served warm when you really get the effect of the cinnamon and nutmeg.

Apples and Bourbon

I don’t think there’s any fruit that pairs better with bourbon than apples do. Apples and bourbon always make a great combination. And yes, I know Jack Daniels isn’t technically a bourbon since it is made in Tennessee. You don’t have to use Jack Daniels. Maker’s Mark would work really well too.

Type Of Apples To Use

I used Granny Smith apples for these Frisky Fritters. You can use your favorite apple but make sure you dice it small. The fritters do not need to cook for long and you want the apple to soften up.

And make sure the kids don’t get ahold of these. They really soak up the Jack Daniels!

More Fall Apple Recipes

• Snickers Caramel Apple Salad
• German Apple Cake
• Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Bars
• Caramel Apple Pound Cake
• Oatmeal Crumb Apple Bars

Recipe adapted from: Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House Cookbook: A Celebration of Traditional Southern Dishes that Made Miss Mary Bobo’s an American Legend