Description

Delight in these crispy Apple Fritters featuring tender chunks of Honeycrisp or Gala apples, fried to golden perfection and drizzled with a luscious vanilla lemon glaze. This recipe combines the sweet tartness of fresh apples with a smooth, citrusy glaze that makes for an irresistible breakfast treat or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Fritters

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp kosher salt
2 large eggs
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
½–¾ cup whole milk
5 tbsp maple syrup
3 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), chopped into ½ inch cubes
Avocado, canola, or any flavorless light oil (for frying)

Vanilla Lemon Glaze

1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
2 ½ tbsp whole milk
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
Mix wet ingredients and batter: Add the eggs, melted butter, ½ cup milk, and maple syrup to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix, which can toughen the fritters. If the batter appears too thick, gradually add more milk up to ¼ cup, one tablespoon at a time, to reach a smooth but thick consistency. Fold in the chopped apples gently.
Heat oil for frying: Pour approximately 2 inches of your chosen light oil (avocado or canola) into a large skillet and heat over medium-high. Test if the oil is ready by dipping the back of a wooden spoon; bubbles should form steadily, indicating the temperature is around 300ºF.
Fry the fritters: Using a tablespoon, carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally to cook evenly until fritters are golden brown and crisp on all sides. Remove fritters and drain on a wire rack placed over paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Prepare the glaze: In a mixing bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, whole milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Glaze and serve: While fritters are still warm, drizzle the vanilla lemon glaze over them generously. Serve immediately for a delightful contrast between the warm fritters and the tangy-sweet glaze.

Notes

For best flavor, choose sweet-tart apples like Honeycrisp or Gala that hold their shape well during frying.
Maintain oil temperature around 300ºF to ensure fritters cook inside without burning outside.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the fritters light and fluffy.
The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
Consume fritters while warm for the best texture and flavor experience.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Apple fritters, vanilla lemon glaze, fried apple dessert, breakfast fritters, maple syrup apple fritters