Ingredients:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 small apple, peeled and grated
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil

Instructions:

  1. Peel and grate the apple using the largest holes of a box grater.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the beaten egg into the unsweetened applesauce.
  3. Stir in the all-purpose flour and ground cinnamon until just combined.
  4. Fold the grated apple into the batter until evenly distributed.
  5. Heat the neutral oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  6. Drop 1 to 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter into the skillet, cooking in batches if they do not fit in one layer.
  7. Cook each side for 2 to 3 minutes until the fritters are golden-brown and feel firm to a light press with a spatula.
  8. Remove from the pan and let cool completely before serving.