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.
Recipe Tip
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
- Make the Batter. Whisk together dry ingredients. Whisk together wet ingredients. Combine the two and then refrigerate 2 hours.
- Add the apples.
- Fry until golden brown.
- 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
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Frisky Apple Fritters
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely chopped peeled Granny Smith apples
- Vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup Jack Daniel’s Whiskey
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, 3 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk the ingredients together to get any lumps out and aerate. (Or you can sift them together.)
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients to dry and stir together. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Heat 1 to 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to about 365-375 degrees.
- Fold diced apple into batter.
- Drop dough by spoonfuls into oil and fry until golden brown.
- Stir 1/2 cup sugar and whiskey together in a bowl. Roll fritters in whiskey mixture immediately after removing from oil.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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
Those Fritters made my mouth water. Will be making those, thanks for recipe.
Jack. Daniels. Isn’t. Bourbon.
It’s Tennessee whiskey. Bourbon comes from Kentucky.
LOVE the name! And the treat! These look delicious. I wish I had a few of them for an afternoon snack!
These look amazing, Christin! Apple fritters are one of my weaknesses! Rolling them in the sugary bourbon makes these so fun!
these look definitely amazing, I can imagine the flavor that will cinnamon gives to these apple recipe
I love Miss Mary Bobo’s cookbook! The boarding house is only a little over an hour from where we live, but we’ve never been-we’re actually thinking about going on Fall break! Anyway, these look so yummy! I actually just made some apple fritters tonight for a magazine article I’m writing…they really hit the spot!!
I definitely love the “frisky” version with the bourbon, Christin — these would be a party favorite! Hope you’re having a great weekend!
These look awesome! I totally love the whiskey mixture- pinning!