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Apple Fritters With Vanilla Cinnamon Glaze Recipe

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Deliciously golden and crispy apple fritters with a sweet cinnamon glaze, perfect for a cozy breakfast or an indulgent snack. These apple fritters are made with tender diced Fuji apples folded into a spiced batter, fried to perfection, and finished with a smooth, flavorful glaze.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Fritters

  • 3 to 4 cups canola oil
  • 3 cups diced Fuji apples (peeled, cored, and diced – approx 3 large apples or 4 medium apples, 375 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (65 grams)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup whole milk (120 ml)
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled, 45 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Glaze

  • 2 cups confectioners sugar (240 grams)
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons milk or water (60 to 75 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil: Heat the canola oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C), ready for frying the fritters.
  2. Prepare apples: In a large bowl, mix together the diced Fuji apples with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning and add a subtle tang.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined for a spiced base.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in whole milk, lightly beaten egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix gently until just combined to form the batter.
  5. Fold in apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the batter until they are evenly coated without overmixing.
  6. Portion batter: Once the oil is hot, grease a ¼ cup measuring cup or use a large scoop to measure ¼ cup of batter. Transfer the batter onto a large metal spatula coated with nonstick spray and flatten it into a medium disc.
  7. Fry fritters: Carefully lower the battered spatula into the hot oil and allow the fritter to slip off into the oil. Fry 3 to 4 fritters at a time, cooking each fritter about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Drain fritters: Remove cooked fritters from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil and cool slightly.
  9. Prepare glaze: While fritters cool, whisk together confectioners sugar, milk or water, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Adjust thickness by adding more powdered sugar if too thin or more milk if too thick.
  10. Glaze fritters: Dip each slightly cooled fritter into the glaze, coating them thoroughly. For extra sweetness, dip them a second time or drizzle remaining glaze over the top before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the oil temperature remains steady at 375°F to avoid greasy or undercooked fritters.
  • Use Fuji apples for their sweetness and firm texture; other firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith can be substitutes depending on taste preference.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the wet ingredients are added; a few lumps are okay for tender fritters.
  • Work in small batches to prevent frying oil temperature from dropping.
  • The glaze consistency can be adjusted depending on preference—thicker glaze will stick more, thinner glaze will coat more lightly.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/apple-fritters-with-vanilla-cinnamon-glaze-recipe/