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Easy Homemade Glazed Apple Fritters

A close-up stack of golden brown, freshly fried apple fritter treats drizzled with sweet white glaze.
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Make delicious, homemade apple fritters that are crispy on the outside and tender inside, finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. This recipe offers both traditional frying and simple baking options for a comforting fall treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing (if baking)
  • Vegetable oil for frying (about 3-4 cups) OR cooking spray (if baking)
  • For the Glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apples: In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon. Set aside.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, remaining cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add the remaining granulated sugar and mix well.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  4. Add butter and apples: Stir in the melted butter. Gently fold in the prepared, sugared apples.
  5. Choose your method:
  6. For Frying: Heat 3 to 4 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter (about 2 tablespoons each) into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
  7. For Baking (Healthier Option): Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini-muffin tin or line with paper liners. Drop batter into the prepared tins. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool slightly on a wire rack.
  8. Make the glaze: While the fritters cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add milk a teaspoon at a time. If too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  9. Glaze the fritters: Dip or drizzle the warm fritters generously with the vanilla glaze. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispy apple fritters when frying, ensure your oil temperature stays steady at 350°F.
  • If you prefer an apple cider glaze recipe, substitute the milk in the glaze with 1/4 cup of reduced apple cider and a pinch of cinnamon.
  • These homemade apple fritters are best enjoyed warm on the day they are made.

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