Description
Soft Cinnamon Apple Fritters with Vanilla Glaze are a delightful treat featuring tender, fluffy fritters packed with cinnamon-spiced apples, fried to a golden brown, and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy dessert, these fritters combine warm spices and fresh apple chunks for a comforting bite every time.
Ingredients
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Fritters
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Oil for frying
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter thoroughly. Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined, ensuring the batter remains thick but mixed well.
- Add Apples: Gently fold in the peeled and diced apples to the batter, being careful not to overmix to maintain a light texture.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C), ensuring enough oil to submerge the fritters partially for frying.
- Fry Fritters: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry each side for 2-3 minutes or until the fritters turn golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm fritters just before serving for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Make sure the oil stays at 350°F to ensure the fritters cook evenly without absorbing too much oil.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance with the sweet glaze.
- If batter is too thick, add a little more milk for easier spooning.
- Serve fritters warm for best texture and flavor.
- Oil can be reused after straining if cooled properly.
