Amazing Classic Apple Fritters with Sweet Glaze
These amazing classic apple fritters are soft, fluffy, and studded with tender apple chunks, lightly spiced with cinnamon, and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- deep frying pan
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.667 cup milk or milk alternative
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or apple juice
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla. Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold diced apples gently into the batter.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 175°C (350°F).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, frying 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain fritters on paper towels and cool slightly.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk or apple juice, and vanilla to make glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm fritters or dip for full coverage and serve immediately.
Notes
Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture. Pat oil-drained fritters dry to prevent greasiness. Mix wet and dry ingredients just before frying. Adjust glaze consistency with milk or powdered sugar. Serve warm for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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