Mouthwatering Homemade Apple Fritters (Printable Version)

Golden fritters with tender apple chunks and a sweet, spiced glaze perfect for any time.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
02 - Beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract together until smooth in a separate bowl.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
04 - Gently fold the diced apples into the batter.
05 - Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet, maintaining about 2 inches of oil.
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 until golden and cooked through.
07 - Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
09 - Dip warm fritters into the glaze or drizzle the glaze over them evenly.
10 - Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Lightly spiced and sweetly glazed
  • Perfect treat any time of day
02 -
  • Contains wheat (gluten) eggs dairy (butter milk)
  • May contain traces of nuts if prepared in a shared kitchen
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep fritters tender
  • Use fresh apples for the best texture and flavor
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