Apple Fritters

Apple Fritters Stay connected and see all the excitment of the Apple Fritters by Zion Lutheran Church who are the Official Makers of the Apple Fritters at Apple Harvest. Mrs.

The story begins in 1969 when someone gave a 50 lb. bag of flour to pastor and Mrs. Steinke. Steinke suggested that the congregation make apple fritters to sell at Southington's new Apple Harvest Festival. Pastor Steinke asked Dot Czarnota about the idea, knowing full well how she liked to bake. Dot first tried making the fritters with apple rings, then apple chunks, then wedges, but these failed

to pass Pastor and Mrs. Steinke’s taste test. After a number of tries, she created a new recipe. Dot then baked a batch of fritters for the congregation to try at their annual picnic. Everyone enjoyed the fritters and agreed to give the apple fritters project their support! During the early years, the apple peeling and the flour mixing was done at Dot’s home. The fritters were sold for ten cents each and soon these delicious fritters became the hit of the Apple Harvest Festival. Over the years, several mechanical innovations were introduced to make the fritter business easier and more efficient, but the recipe has remained the same. Stay Connected on Facebook with all our pages: https://www.facebook.com/ZionLutheranChurchSouthingtonCT
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10/13/2025
10/12/2025

The Apple Harvest Festival is closing at 3:00pm. The Apple Fritter Booth will close then as well!

10/12/2025

There currently is no line at the Apple Fritter Booth!

10/12/2025
10/11/2025

The Apple Fritter Booth will open at 8:00am tomorrow, Sunday October 12th!!

10/11/2025

🎉 Today’s the day! 🎨🛍️ Our amazing arts & crafts vendors are setting up right now at the Southington Apple Harvest Festival! 🍎✨

Stop by and discover unique handmade goods, gifts, and one-of-a-kind treasures you won’t find anywhere else. ❤️

🕚 Today: 11AM–6PM
🕔 Tomorrow: 11AM–5PM

You won’t want to miss these incredible deals and local creations! 🙌

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10/11/2025

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