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Apple Cinnamon Fritters with Icing Sugar Glaze Recipe

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Delicious and crispy Apple Cinnamon Fritters made with tender apple pieces, warm cinnamon, and a sweet glaze. These fritters are fried to golden perfection and drizzled with a smooth vanilla icing, making them a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 Cup all purpose flour
  • 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 Teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 Teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ Teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ Cup milk
  • 2 apples (Granny Smith, peeled, cored, diced into ¼-inch pieces)

Cooking Oil

  • 3 to 4 Cups canola oil

Glaze

  • 1 ½ Cups icing sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 Tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, gently beat the eggs and milk together. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in the diced apple pieces carefully.
  3. Heat Oil: Heat canola oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 375°F. It is crucial to maintain this temperature to avoid fritters cooking too fast on the outside while remaining uncooked inside.
  4. Fry Fritters: Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly so fritters are not too thick. Fry each side until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking.
  5. Drain Fritters: Remove the golden brown fritters from oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels or a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
  6. Prepare Glaze: Whisk together the icing sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired glaze consistency.
  7. Glaze Fritters: Drizzle the glaze over each fritter or dip them into the glaze. Allow the fritters to cool slightly before serving to set the glaze.

Notes

  • Keep oil temperature steady at 375°F to ensure proper cooking.
  • Use Granny Smith apples for tartness to balance sweetness.
  • Don’t overmix batter to keep fritters tender.
  • Adjust milk in glaze to your desired thickness for easy drizzling or dipping.
  • Serve fritters warm for best flavor and texture.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American