Big Apple Fritters

Big Apple Fritters

Introduction

Big apple fritters are the kind of treat that fills the kitchen with the warm aroma of cinnamon, sweet apples, and freshly fried dough. These golden fritters are crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and packed with juicy apple pieces in every bite. Finished with a sweet glaze, they’re reminiscent of the classic bakery or donut shop favorite but even better when made fresh at home. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack with coffee, these apple fritters are a comforting homemade delight.

Ingredients

For the Apple Fritter Batter

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g / 8.8 oz)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 g / 1.8 oz)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder (8 g)
• ½ teaspoon salt (3 g)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2 g)
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.5 g)
• 2 large apples, peeled and diced (about 300 g / 10.5 oz)
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup milk (180 ml)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
• 1 tablespoon melted butter (14 g)

For Frying

• 3–4 cups vegetable oil (700–900 ml) for frying

For the Sweet Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g / 4.2 oz)
• 2–3 tablespoons milk (30–45 ml)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (2 ml)

Instructions