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Apple Fritter

/ˈæp.əl ˈfrɪt.ər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A deep-fried pastry made with a batter that contains pieces of apple.

    "She enjoyed a warm apple fritter with her coffee at the café."
  2. 2

    A type of dessert or snack that is often glazed or dusted with sugar.

    "The bakery is famous for its delicious apple fritters, especially during the fall season."

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The term 'apple fritter' combines 'apple', derived from Old English 'æppel', and 'fritter', which comes from the Middle French 'friture', meaning 'fried food'. The dish likely evolved in the 19th century as a popular fried pastry incorporating apples.

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