Description
Delight in these Soft Cinnamon Apple Fritters, featuring tender chunks of apples infused with warm cinnamon and coated in a light, crispy fried batter. Finished with a sweet and creamy vanilla glaze, these fritters make a perfect cozy dessert or snack, especially during the fall season. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they bring the comforting flavors of homemade baked goods with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Fritters
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined to ensure a consistent flavor base.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing well to incorporate all the liquids smoothly.
- Combine Batter: Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined to avoid overmixing, then gently fold in the peeled and diced apples, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Heat Oil: Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or heavy pot and heat to 350°F (175°C), using a thermometer to maintain consistent frying temperature for perfect results.
- Fry Fritters: Carefully drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, frying 2-3 fritters at a time to avoid overcrowding. Fry each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, turning once.
- Drain Fritters: Use a slotted spoon to transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, keeping them crisp on the outside.
- Make Vanilla Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
- Glaze Fritters: Drizzle the warm fritters with the vanilla glaze or dip the tops directly into the glaze, then let them set briefly before serving.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra texture and a nutty flavor.
- These fritters are best enjoyed warm on the day they are made for optimal softness and flavor.
- To reheat, place fritters in a preheated oven at 300°F for a few minutes to refresh their crispiness without drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
