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Easy Homemade Apple Fritters with Cinnamon-Vanilla Glaze

A close-up of several golden brown, freshly fried apple fritter treats drizzled with thick white glaze.
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You can make these easy homemade apple fritters quickly. They are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and covered in a sweet cinnamon-vanilla glaze. This recipe is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a simple fall dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced small
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Cinnamon-Vanilla Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and dice your apples into small, uniform pieces. Set aside.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and granulated sugar.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Fold in apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the batter.
  6. Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat the oil to 365 degrees Fahrenheit (185 degrees Celsius). Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
  7. Fry the fritters: Carefully drop rounded tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, working in small batches to avoid crowding the pot. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Drain: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters from the oil. Place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  9. Make the glaze: While the fritters cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  10. Glaze the fritters: Dip or drizzle the warm fritters generously with the cinnamon-vanilla glaze. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For crispier fritters, ensure your oil temperature stays steady at 365 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oil is too cool, the fritters will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
  • If you prefer baked apple fritters, you can mix the batter, fold in the apples, and drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-18 minutes, then glaze.
  • You can substitute the vanilla glaze with a simple apple cider glaze by using 1/4 cup of apple cider instead of milk in the glaze mixture.

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