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Old-Fashioned Glazed Apple Fritters

Crispy, golden-brown fried dough packed with cinnamon-spiced apple chunks and coated in a sweet vanilla glaze. A classic donut shop favorite made easily at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 fritters
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fritter Batter
  • 2 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, diced small
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.33 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Glaze & Frying
  • 1 qt vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup milk for glaze
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven or Deep Pot
  • Candy thermometer
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
  4. Fold in the diced apples.
  5. Drop 1/4 cup portions of batter into hot oil. Fry 3-4 at a time for 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
  6. Remove fritters and drain on a wire rack.
  7. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze. Dip warm fritters into glaze or spoon over top.
  8. Let glaze set slightly before serving.

Notes

Maintain oil temperature between batches to ensure fritters cook through without absorbing too much oil. Best eaten fresh.