Description

Homemade Apple Fritters

Ingredients

Scale

Fritters:

2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1 cup AP + 1 cup cake flour for lighter texture)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
2 large eggs
2 tbsp melted butter, slightly cooled
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 medium apples, peeled and diced (mix Granny Smith + Honeycrisp or Fuji)
Oil for frying (neutral, high smoke point; ~2 inches deep)

Cinnamon Glaze:

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extracT

Instructions

1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Combine & Fold in Apples:
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir just until combined (lumps are okay). Fold in diced apples gently.

4. Heat Oil:
Heat oil in a deep skillet, pot, or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer or test with a small bit of batter—it should sizzle and brown in 60–90 sec.

5. Fry Fritters:
Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into oil, 3–4 at a time. Fry 2–3 min per side until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to flip and remove. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels to prevent sogginess.

6. Make Glaze:
While fritters are warm, whisk powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust consistency with extra milk if needed.

7. Glaze Fritters:
Dip tops of warm fritters in glaze or drizzle with a spoon. Let set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Greasy fritters: Oil too cool or overcrowded pan. Maintain 350°F and fry in small batches.
Glaze issues: Too thin → add powdered sugar; too thick → add liquid a teaspoon at a time.
Batter ahead: Don’t do it—baking powder works immediately, and resting reduces fluffiness.
Apple selection: Use firm apples that hold their shape (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji). Mixing sweet + tart adds depth.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10–15 min per batch