Delicata Squash & Apple Fritters with Caramelized Onion

AuthorAmy RD, LDNCategory, , , DifficultyIntermediate

Black Forest Farmer's market delicata squash and apple fritters.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time40 mins
Fritters
 1 Delicata Squash, Peeled, Seeded and Shredded
 2 Apples (Gala, Honeycrisp), Cored and Shredded
 8 oz Cheddar Cheese
 1 Eggs
 ½ cup Feta
 ½ cup All Purpose Flour (or Gluten-Free Flour)
 2 tbsp Pear & Beet Shrub or Apple Cider Vinegar
Caramelized Onion & Apple Topping
 2 Onions
 2 tsp Canola Oil
 1 tsp Kosher Salt
 1 Apple, Julienned
 1 tbsp Pear & Beet Shrub or Apple Cider Vinegar
Cheddar Crisps
 1 cup White Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
Make the onions
1

Heat a large cast iron pan to medium-high heat, add the oil, then the onions and salt. Cook on medium-high for about 2 minutes then lower the heat to low and cook for 30-45 minutes until the onions have cooked down and caramelized.

Make the fritters
2

In a large bowl combine all the ingredients for the fritters, squash, apples, cheddar cheese, eggs, feta, salt, pepper and vinegar.

3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Using a tablespoon, scoop your fritter mixture and then place into the hot skillet. With a spatula press the fritter batter to flatten slightly so it cooks evenly. Cook for 3 minutes on one side and then flip and cook for an additional two minutes. Continue this with the remaining batter.

4

In a small bowl combine the caramelized onions, julienned apples and vinegar.

Make the cheddar crisps
5

Preheat your oven to 400° F. To make the cheddar crisps, line a baking sheet tray with parchment paper or a baking silpat. Place teaspoon size portions of shredded cheddar onto the tray, spacing one inch in between each pile of cheese. Bake for 7 minutes, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes to set.

6

To serve the fritters, top each fritter with 1 tablespoon of the onion and apple mixture. Enjoy hot!

Ingredients

Fritters
 1 Delicata Squash, Peeled, Seeded and Shredded
 2 Apples (Gala, Honeycrisp), Cored and Shredded
 8 oz Cheddar Cheese
 1 Eggs
 ½ cup Feta
 ½ cup All Purpose Flour (or Gluten-Free Flour)
 2 tbsp Pear & Beet Shrub or Apple Cider Vinegar
Caramelized Onion & Apple Topping
 2 Onions
 2 tsp Canola Oil
 1 tsp Kosher Salt
 1 Apple, Julienned
 1 tbsp Pear & Beet Shrub or Apple Cider Vinegar
Cheddar Crisps
 1 cup White Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

Directions

Make the onions
1

Heat a large cast iron pan to medium-high heat, add the oil, then the onions and salt. Cook on medium-high for about 2 minutes then lower the heat to low and cook for 30-45 minutes until the onions have cooked down and caramelized.

Make the fritters
2

In a large bowl combine all the ingredients for the fritters, squash, apples, cheddar cheese, eggs, feta, salt, pepper and vinegar.

3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Using a tablespoon, scoop your fritter mixture and then place into the hot skillet. With a spatula press the fritter batter to flatten slightly so it cooks evenly. Cook for 3 minutes on one side and then flip and cook for an additional two minutes. Continue this with the remaining batter.

4

In a small bowl combine the caramelized onions, julienned apples and vinegar.

Make the cheddar crisps
5

Preheat your oven to 400° F. To make the cheddar crisps, line a baking sheet tray with parchment paper or a baking silpat. Place teaspoon size portions of shredded cheddar onto the tray, spacing one inch in between each pile of cheese. Bake for 7 minutes, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes to set.

6

To serve the fritters, top each fritter with 1 tablespoon of the onion and apple mixture. Enjoy hot!

Delicata Squash & Apple Fritters with Caramelized Onion
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