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Rustic Apple Fritters with Cinnamon Glaze

A stack of three golden brown, freshly fried apple fritters drizzled with white glaze.
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Make warm, crispy apple fritters filled with tender apple chunks and cinnamon, fried to golden perfection and finished with a simple sugar glaze. This recipe delivers homemade comfort for your winter morning treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced small
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons milk or water (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and granulated sugar.
  2. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg, then whisk in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
  4. Fold in the diced apples until they are evenly distributed in the batter.
  5. Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
  6. Carefully drop the batter by heaping tablespoons into the hot oil, working in small batches to avoid crowding the pot.
  7. Fry the fritters for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning them once, until they are deep golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  9. While the fritters cool slightly, prepare the glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar and milk or water together until smooth. Add more liquid, a half teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  10. Dip or drizzle the warm fritters with the glaze. Serve immediately for the best texture.

Notes

  • For extra tender fritters, use full-fat buttermilk.
  • Maintain the oil temperature strictly between 340F and 360F; if the oil is too cool, the fritters will absorb too much grease.
  • Dice your apples small so they cook fully during the frying time.

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