Old-Fashioned Apple Fritters (Bakery Style)
Texture & flavor
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Crunchy golden exterior
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Soft, fluffy inside
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Loaded with cinnamon apples
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Finished with a warm vanilla glaze that sets just like in the photo
Ingredients (makes 10–12 fritters)
Apple Mixture
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2 cups apples, peeled & diced small
(Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji work best) -
1 tbsp sugar
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½ tsp cinnamon
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1 tsp lemon juice
Fritter Batter
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
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2 large eggs
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¾ cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For Frying
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Vegetable oil or canola oil (enough for 2 inches depth)
Vanilla Glaze
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1½ cups powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp milk or cream
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Apples
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Toss diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
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Set aside 10 minutes to release juices.
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Drain excess liquid (important so fritters aren’t soggy).
2. Make the Batter
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In a large bowl, whisk:
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Flour
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Sugar
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Baking powder
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Salt
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Cinnamon & nutmeg
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In another bowl, whisk:
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Eggs
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Milk
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Melted butter
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Vanilla
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Combine wet + dry until just mixed (don’t overmix).
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Fold in apples gently.
The batter will be thick and chunky—that’s perfect.
3. Heat the Oil
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Heat oil to 350°F (175°C)
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Use a thermometer if possible
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Too hot = burnt outside, raw inside
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Too cool = greasy fritters
4. Fry the Fritters
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Scoop ¼ cup batter per fritter.
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Gently drop into hot oil.
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Fry 2–3 minutes per side, flipping once.
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Cook until deep golden brown and cooked through.
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Transfer to paper towels to drain.
💡 Don’t crowd the pan—fry in batches.
5. Make the Glaze
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Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt.
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Adjust consistency:
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Thicker = bakery-style
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Thinner = more drizzle
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6. Glaze the Fritters
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While fritters are still warm, spoon or dip glaze over the top.
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Let sit 5–10 minutes until glaze sets slightly.
Optional Bakery Touch
For that extra-craggy look:
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After frying, flatten slightly with a spatula
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Return to oil for 30 seconds per side
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Then glaze
Storage & Reheating
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Best eaten same day
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Store loosely covered at room temp for 1 day
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Reheat in oven at 325°F for 5–7 minutes
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Avoid microwave (softens crust)
Variations
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🍏 Extra apple: add another ½ cup
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🍁 Maple glaze instead of vanilla
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🌰 Add chopped walnuts or pecans
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🍩 Baked version (I can give this too!)
