Description
A comforting, crisp-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside treat that pairs perfectly with morning coffee or as an after-dinner sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove fritters and drain on paper towels.
- For the vanilla glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters and serve.
Notes
Use firm apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results. Adjust glaze thickness by varying milk amount.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: fritters, apple fritters, dessert, cinnamon, fried pastry