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    September 28, 2022

    Yeasted Apple Fritters (Racuchy z Jabłkami )

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    Racuchy z jabłkami (apple fritter) is the Polish version of an apple pancake or apple fritter. One variety consists of flour and baking powder. Another type, like this one, is a yeasted flour batter. You would fry racuchy until crispy and fluffy. This dessert or snack was what hooked me into Polish cuisine. Naturally, I wanted to try making some at home, and I dedicate this apple fritter recipe to my first bite of racuchy z jabłkami. 

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

    A winter visit to Krakow, Poland, is an unforgettable experience. Of course, it's cold, and the weather could be dreary. But it's also a time when Polish cuisine shines, warming you straight to the bones. 

    Last year, I had an opportunity to visit during the holiday season, and there was no shortage of local food to try. A Krakow resident told me that Polish food is good because it is made simply with high-quality ingredients. Every Polish dish I tried proved that statement time and time again!

    What is Polish 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 to be served immediately, with powdered sugar or a sweetened sour cream sauce.

    How to Make Racuchy z Jabłkami

    This Polish apple fritter recipe is simple and you don't need to set aside a lot of time. You basically toss ingredients into a bowl, mix them, and fry. 

    Add the flour, active dry yeast, vanilla extract, warm milk, and egg to a bowl. 

    Dry and wet ingredients in a clear bowl

    Using an electric beater, mix all these ingredients until you get a smooth consistency. Cover the bowl with a towel. Let it sit for up to twenty minutes or until it has doubled in size.

    Blended batter in a clear bowl

    While the yeast is blooming with the other ingredients, take your apple and peel it. Slice it thin and then cut it into bite-sized pieces.

    Sliced aplices inside a white bowl

    Once the yeast has bloomed, punch out the air with a wooden spoon and mix it. It should look like a very bubbly dough with the consistency of lumpy pancake mix. Add the apples to the bowl and gently fold them into the batter. 

    Slices apples mixed inside a dough batter

    Pour some neutral oil (such as vegetable) into a frying pan and set it to medium heat. 

    Tip 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. 

    Spoon about a third cup of the batter into the hot oil at a time. Fry each side until it is a little darker than golden brown. 

    Apple fritter batter fried in pan with oil

    Prepare a plate lined with a paper towel or use a large strainer. Place the finished racuchy z jabłkami on the prepared plate or strainer so it drains the oil out of the fritters. 

    Fried apple fritters on a paper towel line plate

    How to Serve Apple Fritters Fresh

    Serve the pancakes immediately after most of the oil has been drained so it's still crispy. You can top it with powdered sugar or a 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 a sour cream topping, but powdered sugar is popular too. I love biting into its pillowy yeasted texture! Try this racuchy recipe for a sweet breakfast, dessert, or snack. But if it was up to me, you should choose to eat it whenever you feel like it. It's easy enough to make!

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

    Yeasted Apple Fritters (Racuchy z Jablkami)

    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 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine European, Polish
    Servings 10 pancakes

    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

    • ⅓ cup 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.
    • 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.
    • Once risen, mix gently with a spatula and add sliced apples.
    • 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.
    • Remove the fritter from the pan and place on a plate lined with a paper towel so it can absorb the oil.
    • If you are not using the sour cream topping, dust the pancakes with powdered sugar.

    Make Optional Sweetened Sour Cream Topping

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