Description
Homemade apple fritters are golden, crispy pastries filled with fresh apple chunks, spiced batter, and topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these treats are bakery-style favorites you can easily make at home.
Ingredients
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- For the fritters:
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled and diced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or sunflower)
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Peel, core, and dice apples into small chunks. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a heavy skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, 2–3 at a time. Fry for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.
- Drizzle or dip fritters in glaze while still warm. Let set and serve.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to keep the oil around 350°F to avoid greasy fritters.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or apple pie spice for extra flavor depth.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored up to 3 days refrigerated.
- Skip the glaze and dust with cinnamon sugar for a classic twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg