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Appelflappen, apple fritters in beer batter

Appelflappen, apple fritters in beer batter

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Dutch apple fritters: Cinnamon-flavored apple rings, coated in a batter made with beer and French fries.

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Recipe from Mahjon99, CTHOE, NikiWiki and 4 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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“Appelflappen,” a Dutch tradition, are apple slices that have been baked and then deep-fried. They are an integral part of New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time25 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying
  • Estimated cost$4.88 $1.22 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 people
  • $2.78
  • $0.03
  • $0.06
  • $0.40
  • $0.09
  • $0.80
  • $0.12
  • $0.32
  • $0.28

Prices from US supermarkets for 7 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Core the apples with an apple corer, then peel them. ≈ 8 min
  2. Cut each apple into 4 slices, with the central core remaining. Arrange the slices in a dish and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. ≈ 8 min
  3. Sift the flour and yeast into a mixing bowl, and add the pinch of salt. ≈ 2 min
  4. Dig a hole, add the eggs and milk, and beat until you have a smooth batter, gradually incorporating the beer. ≈ 4 min
  5. Heat the frying oil to 180 °C.
  6. Dip the apple slices in the batter using a fork, and then gently place them in the oil, a few at a time.
  7. Let them cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Drain them on a skimmer over absorbent paper, and serve sprinkled with powdered sugar. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Appelflappen, apple fritters in beer batter

  • 8 large, tart, and firm apples (such as Granny Smith)$2.78
  • 50 g of sugar$0.03
  • cinnamon$0.06
  • 250 g of flour$0.40
  • 1 package of baking powder$0.09
  • 2 eggs$0.80
  • 125 ml of milk$0.12
  • 125 ml of beer$0.32
  • frying oil$0.28

Total$4.88

that's $1.22 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 8 large, tart, and firm apples (such as Granny Smith)
  • 50 g of sugar
  • cinnamon
  • A pinch of salt
  • 250 g of flour
  • 1 package of baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 125 ml of milk
  • 125 ml of beer
  • frying oil
  • powdered sugar, for serving

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