Apfelkuechle (Fried Apple Rings)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Tender apple rings in a light milk-and-egg batter, fried in butter until golden and rolled in cinnamon sugar. Best eaten warm. Makes 18 fritters in about 50 minutes.

Prep 25 min

Cook 25 min

Total 50 min

Yield 18 fritters

Ingredients

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1 ¼ cups (150 g)all-purpose flour
2 (100 g)eggs
¾ cup (200 ml)milk
1 tbsp (15 g)sugar, for the batter
1 pinchsalt
3tart apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, cut in 1/3-inch (8 mm) rings
1 tbsp (15 ml)lemon juice
⅓ cup (90 g)clarified butter
¼ cup (50 g)sugar, for the coating
2 ½ tsp (6 g)ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Whisk the flour, eggs, milk, sugar and salt into a smooth batter. Rest 15 minutes.
Toss the apple rings with the lemon juice. Mix the coating sugar and cinnamon on a plate.
Heat a third of the clarified butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Dip each ring in the batter, let the excess drip off, and fry 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and the apple is just tender. Fry in batches and add butter as needed.
Drain briefly on paper towels, then roll the hot rings in the cinnamon sugar.
Serve warm, with vanilla sauce if you like.

Tips

Choose firm, tart apples so the rings hold their shape.
Keep the heat medium so the batter cooks through before browning.
Keep finished fritters warm on a rack in a 200 F (95 C) oven.
Good with vanilla sauce.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make apfelkuechle (fried apple rings)?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 18 fritters.

How should I store apfelkuechle (fried apple rings)?

Best eaten the same day; refrigerate leftovers up to 1 day and reheat in a 350 F (175 C) oven.

Can I make apfelkuechle (fried apple rings) ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

A classic of southern Germany and Austria: apple rings dipped in a simple batter, fried in butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar. Serve it with vanilla sauce.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 18 servings this recipe makes.

112 Calories / serving

5.1g Fat

15.1g Carbs

2.1g Protein

7.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (18 servings): ~2016 cal · 92g fat · 272g carbs · 38g protein · 131g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.