Description
Delight in these soft cinnamon apple fritters topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfectly spiced and lightly fried to golden perfection, these fritters make a comforting dessert or snack that captures the essence of fall with tender diced apples and warm cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fritters:
- 2 medium apples (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the fritters tender.
- Fold in apples: Gently fold the peeled and diced apples into the batter so they’re evenly distributed.
- Heat oil for frying: In a deep skillet or saucepan, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain consistent temperature.
- Fry the fritters: Carefully drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, frying 3 to 4 fritters at a time to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain excess oil: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Make the vanilla glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze the fritters: Dip the warm fritters into the glaze or drizzle it over the top. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apple varieties such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor.
- For added warmth, consider adding a dash of nutmeg or ground cloves to the batter.
- These fritters are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are made for optimal softness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
