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    Published: Sep 28, 2022 · Updated: May 4, 2023 by Joanne

    Yeasted Apple Fritters (Racuchy z Jabłkami)

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    My winter visit to Krakow, Poland, was an unforgettable experience. Of course, winters can be cold filled with dreary weather. But it's also a time when Polish cuisine shines, warming you straight to the bones. Racuchy z jabłkami was the first dessert that hooked me into Polish cuisine. Fluffy, crispy, and perfectly sweet, you will easily fall in love just as I did!

    Apple fritters topped with powdered sugar with red apples in the background

    Update Disclosure: This post has been updated for one or more of the following reasons: easier reading, updated photos, clearer instructions, and just plain ol' improvements to the recipe (as noted).

    Jump to:
    • What is Polish Apple Fritter?
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutes
    • Recipe Tips
    • How to Make Racuchy z Jabłkami
    • How to Serve
    • Yeasted Apple Fritters (Racuchy z Jablkami) Recipe
    • Have You Tried This Recipe?

    What is Polish Apple Fritter?

    Racuchy z jabłkami (apple fritter) is the Polish version of an apple pancake or apple fritter. From my research, I learned that racuchy means "pancake", and you can add different types of fruits to the pancake batter. It would be mixed and then fried in a shallow pool of hot oil and served immediately.

    One variety consists of flour and baking powder. Another type, like this one, is a yeasted flour batter. Though I first had it as dessert, Polish apple fritters are versatile and are also served as snacks and breakfast food.

    Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients for this recipe:

    • All-Purpose Flour
    • Active Dry Yeast
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Salt
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Milk
    • Eggs
    • Apples
    • Vegetable Oil
    • Powdered Sugar

    There's more! I added a recipe for a sour cream topping that is super easy to whip up. Just check out the recipe card below.

    Substitutes

    • Apples: You can use any fruit you want for these pancakes. I recommend also experimenting with berries.
    • Vanilla Extract: You don't have to use vanilla extract and you can choose to leave it out. You can also choose to use a different flavor of extract.

    Recipe Tips

    • Don't Overheat the Oil: You don't want your oil to be too hot because the outer part of the dough will brown way faster than the middle part has time to cook. 
    • Strain the Oil: Line a plate with a paper towel where you can place the fried pancake so that it can soak up the excess oil. Better yet, use an extra large strainer so the oil can drip away from the pancakes.
    • Use Extra Fat: This tip is for when you want to go for a traditional Polish taste and plan to make the sauce topping. Use a sour cream with an even higher fat content such as 30%. Go for it. You'll thank me later!

    How to Make Racuchy z Jabłkami

    This Polish apple fritter recipe is simple and you don't need to set aside much time.

    Here are the basic steps:

    1. Add the flour, active dry yeast, vanilla extract, warm milk, and egg to a bowl. 
    2. Cover and let it sit for twenty minutes or until double in size.
    3. Slice apples into bite sized pieces, then toss them into the bowl.
    4. Heat oil in a pan and fry a spoonful of the mixed batter.

    How to Serve

    Serve the pancakes immediately after most of the oil has drained so it's still crispy. You can top it with powdered sugar or the sweetened sour cream topping. 

    Apple fritters in a shallow bowl topped with pink sour cream

    Racuchy z jabłkami is best eaten when it is still warm and crispy. My favorite way to eat it is with the sauce topping, but powdered sugar is popular too. Enjoy biting into its pillowy, yeasted texture!

    Apple fritters topped with powdered sugar with red apples in the background

    Yeasted Apple Fritters (Racuchy z Jablkami) Recipe

    An easy recipe for yeasted apple pancakes or also known as racuchy z jablkami. They are delicious with powdered sugar or with a sweetened sour cream sauce.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine European, Polish
    Servings 10 pancakes
    Calories 169 kcal
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    The equipment and ingredients sections contain affiliate links to products I love to use as well as items that I personally believe make this recipe the best version of itself.

    Ingredients
     
     

    Apple Pancakes (Racuchy z Jablkami)

    • 250 grams all-purpose flour
    • 2½ teaspoon active dry yeast
    • 2 teaspoon sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 245 grams milk, warm
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 apples, peeled and sliced into pieces
    • vegetable or any neutral oil, for frying
    • powdered sugar, for topping optional

    [Optional] Sweetened Sour Cream Topping

    • 82 grams sour cream, at least 18%
    • 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
    • 1-2 tablespoon raspberry sauce (or any fruit sauce) optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, add flour, active dry yeast, sugar, salt, eggs, warm milk, and vanilla extract.
      Dry and wet ingredients in a clear bowl
    • Use an electric beater to mix all the ingredients until smooth. Cover and let it rise until double in size about 10-20 minutes depending on the temperature of your kitchen.
      Blended batter in a clear bowl
    • Once risen, mix gently with a spatula and add sliced apples.
      Slices apples mixed inside a dough batter
    • Place a frying pan on medium heat and add some vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, gently spoon some of the apple batter into the frying pan. Fry each side for about 1-2 mins. Make sure the outside develops a dark golden brown and crispy skin before flipping it on the other side.
      Apple fritter batter fried in pan with oil
    • Remove the fritter from the pan and place on a plate lined with a paper towel so it can absorb the oil.
      Fried apple fritters on a paper towel line plate
    • If you are not using the sour cream topping, dust the pancakes with powdered sugar.
      Apple fritters topped with powdered sugar with red apples in the background

    Make Optional Sweetened Sour Cream Topping

    • In a bowl, add sour cream and sugar. Mix until the sugar granules have dissolved.
    • [Optional] Add fruit sauce and stir until fully incorporated. Serve the topping with the pancakes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 142mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 158IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
    Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated with the Spoonacular Food API and should be used for informational purposes only.
    Keyword apple fritters, apple pancakes, breakfast, dessert, easy recipe, pancakes, simple recipe

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