Mouthwatering Homemade Apple Fritters (Printable)

Crispy apple fritters with a spiced glaze, perfect warm and packed with soft apple pieces.

# Components:

→ Fritters

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2/3 cup whole milk
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
12 - Vegetable oil, for frying

→ Glaze

13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
04 - Fold the diced apples into the batter evenly.
05 - Heat vegetable oil to a depth of 2 inches in a heavy pot or deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
06 - Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, frying 3 to 4 fritters at a time for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
08 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
09 - While fritters are warm, either dip each one into the glaze or drizzle the glaze over the top.
10 - Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving for optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Lightly spiced for a warm flavor
  • Perfect sweet treat any time of day
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom to the batter
  • Substitute pears or peaches for apples for a different twist
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep fritters light and fluffy
  • Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature for perfect frying
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