Description
Sweet cinnamon apple fritters drizzled with vanilla glaze promise comfort and indulgence from first bite. Crispy golden edges and warm apple chunks create a delightful dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, whisking flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until thoroughly integrated.
- Prepare the liquid components by vigorously blending eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform in consistency.
- Gently incorporate the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring with delicate motions until just combined, avoiding excessive stirring to maintain a light texture.
- Tenderly fold diced apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Position a deep cooking vessel and fill with vegetable oil to a depth of approximately two inches, heating to a precise temperature of 375°F (190°C).
- Utilize a large spoon or ice cream scoop to carefully drop small mounds of batter into the bubbling oil, working in batches of three to four fritters to prevent overcrowding.
- Allow fritters to sizzle and transform, cooking for two to three minutes per side until they develop a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Extract the perfectly cooked fritters using a slotted spoon, transferring them to a paper towel-lined surface to absorb excess oil and drain.
- Prepare the vanilla glaze by mixing powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until achieving a smooth, drizzling consistency.
- Once fritters have slightly cooled, generously drizzle with the vanilla glaze, allowing it to cascade over the crisp, apple-studded surface.
Notes
- Prevent overmixing the batter to keep fritters light and fluffy, as stirring too much can develop gluten and create tough, dense texture.
- Select firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for optimal texture and balanced sweetness in the fritters.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 375F to ensure even cooking and prevent greasy, soggy fritters that absorb excess oil.
- Check fritter doneness by golden-brown color and ensure internal temperature reaches 160F for food safety while maintaining a soft, tender interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg