Apple Fritters
Apple fritters are warm, fluffy treats filled with chunks of apple, fried to golden perfection. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and topped with powdered sugar or a sweet glaze, they make for a delicious snack or dessert. Perfect with coffee!
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
- Mixing bowls
- Paper towels
- Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Glaze
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 2 large eggs
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- ¾ cups whole milk
- 1¼ tsp salt
Glaze
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp whole milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Stir in the chopped apples.
- Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F.
- Drop tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, frying for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
Glaze
- Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, milk, and salt.
- Dip or drizzle over the warm fritters.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the fritters light and fluffy.