Hungarian Apple Fritters (Almás Palacsinta)

Almás Palacsinta, or Hungarian Apple Fritters, are a delicious and traditional Hungarian dessert. These sweet and crispy fritters are filled with a spiced apple mixture and are perfect for a cozy evening treat.

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Hungarian Apple Fritters (Almás Palacsinta)

Ingredients

  • 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, and salt until smooth.
  3. Heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Pour a ladleful of the batter into the pan and swirl to coat the bottom.
  5. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden, then flip and cook the other side.
  6. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  7. Spread the apple mixture on one half of each pancake, then fold the other half over the filling.
  8. Continue cooking the filled pancakes until they are golden and crispy.
  9. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  10. Serve the Almás Palacsinta warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
220 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
7g
Protein
4g

Supplies

Mixing bowls Whisk Frying pan Ladle Spatula

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Almás Palacsinta with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.

Tips & tricks

Make sure the apple filling is not too watery to prevent the fritters from becoming soggy. You can also add a splash of lemon juice to the apple mixture to enhance the flavor.

Cost

$8