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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!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 349 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Paper towels
  • Slotted spoon

Ingredients
  

Glaze

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 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
  • tsp salt

Glaze

  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 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.