Description
These Soft Cinnamon Apple Fritters with Vanilla Glaze are a delightful treat featuring tender apple-filled doughnuts fried to golden perfection and topped with a smooth, sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these fritters combine warm cinnamon-spiced apples with a luxuriously soft texture, finished with a luscious vanilla glaze that adds a perfect sweet touch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Fruit
- 2 cups diced apples (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
Frying
- Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil recommended), about 2-3 inches depth
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and finely dice apples into 1/4-inch pieces. Set aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute all the dry components.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently mix with a spatula just until combined—it’s important not to overmix, so a slightly lumpy batter is desirable. Carefully fold in the diced apples so they are evenly distributed without crushing them.
- Set Up for Frying: Heat 2-3 inches of frying oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to a steady 350°F (175°C). Prepare a plate lined with paper towels and place a wire cooling rack on top for draining the fritters after frying.
- Fry Fritters: Using two spoons, scoop about 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter and carefully drop it into the hot oil. Fry the fritters in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until deep golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Drain Fritters: Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drip back into the pot, then transfer them to the wire rack to drain and cool slightly.
- Craft Vanilla Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding a bit more milk if the glaze is too thick or more powdered sugar if it is too thin.
- Glaze and Serve: While the fritters are still warm, dip each one into the glaze to coat or drizzle the glaze over them directly on the wire rack. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy these warm soft cinnamon apple fritters for a comforting sweet treat.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature stays steady at 350°F (175°C) for even frying and to prevent greasy fritters.
- Do not overcrowd the frying pot to allow proper cooking and browning.
- For best flavor, use fresh, crisp apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- Overmixing the batter can lead to tough fritters; mix gently and just until combined for soft texture.
- The glaze can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; rewarm gently before use if necessary.
- These fritters are best enjoyed fresh and warm as they can lose their soft texture over time.
