Description

Homemade Apple Fritters are a delicious and comforting treat made with tender apples, warm cinnamon, and a crispy golden exterior. These fritters are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack and can be topped with a sweet glaze, dusted with powdered sugar, or coated in cinnamon sugar. Simple to make and irresistible, they bring a delightful balance of sweetness and spice.

Ingredients

2 large apples, peeled and diced
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)

For the glaze (optional):

1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Prepare the apples: Peel and dice the apples into small chunks. Set them aside.
Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. The batter should be thick, but not dry.
Add the apples: Fold the diced apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout.
Heat the oil: In a large, deep skillet or frying pan, heat about ½ inch of vegetable oil over medium heat. The oil is hot enough when a small amount of batter dropped into it sizzles immediately.
Fry the fritters: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into the hot oil for each fritter, spacing them a bit apart. Fry in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Flip with tongs or a slotted spoon.
Drain and cool: Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Glaze (optional): For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the warm fritters.
Serve: Serve the fritters warm, either with the glaze or simply dusted with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

Notes

Cinnamon sugar: After frying, toss the fritters in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar for an extra crunchy coating.Apple pie spice: Swap cinnamon with ½ teaspoon apple pie spice for a deeper spice flavor.Gluten-free: Use a gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe gluten-free.Dipped in chocolate: For a chocolate twist, melt some dark or milk chocolate and dip the fritters instead of using the glaze.