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Classic Apple Fritters

Fluffy fried dough loaded with diced apples and dipped in a sweet glaze. Everyone loves apple fritters and will love you for making them. Makes about 28 fritters.
Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:6 minutes
Total Time:31 minutes

Equipment

  • Deep fryer or Dutch oven
  • Strainers
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients

Fritters

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves
  • cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 large apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
  • peanut oil for frying

Vanilla Glaze

  • 2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons milk or cream

Instructions

  • Make the dough. Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in a medium bowl. Then, put in the eggs, milk, and vegetable oil. Stir until everything is mixed. Don't forget to scrape down the bottom of the bowl to make sure all the dry ingredients are mixed in. Gently mix in the diced apples until they are spread out evenly in the dough.
  • Scoop and fry. Heat 1¼ inches of peanut oil in a heavy skillet, Dutch oven, or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C). Drop the dough into the hot oil using 2-tablespoon-sized amounts. Cook each side until deep golden brown, flipping after 2-3 minutes. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Drain. Using tongs or a strainer, remove the fritters and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Make the glaze and dip. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract, and milk or cream until smooth. Individually dip each fritter in the glaze, then place on a cooling rack until the glaze hardens.

Notes

The amount of batter may seem small, but making smaller fritters helps them cook through more evenly and have more glaze on the outside.
We like to use Honeycrisp or another sweet-ish apple in this recipe since you’ll be biting right into apple pieces.
You can also toss the fritters in cinnamon sugar immediately as they come out of the fryer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Servings: 28 fritters
Calories: 85kcal
Author: Katie Shaw