Apple Fritters with Maple Glaze

Fluffy, golden apple fritters drizzled with a warm maple glaze. This is one of those recipes I keep coming back to because it just works every single time, and honestly it looks way more impressive than the effort it actually takes. If you are looking for something to bring to your next get-together or just want to treat yourself on a weeknight, this is it.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Comes together in about 30 min with simple pantry ingredients
• Gorgeous enough to serve at a party but easy enough for any night of the week
• The flavors are warm, cozy, and just a little bit indulgent in the best way
• Great for making ahead so you are not stressed when people arrive

Ingredients

• apples
• flour
• eggs
• milk
• cinnamon
• nutmeg
• maple syrup
• powdered sugar

How to Make It

Start by gathering all your ingredients and getting your workspace set up. I promise the process is really straightforward once everything is in front of you. Work through each step with a little patience and you will end up with something that looks like it came straight from a bakery.

Once everything is assembled, give it the time it needs to set or cool properly. I know it is tempting to rush but the wait is so worth it. Serve it up the way you like and watch it disappear.

My Favorite Tools for This Recipe

• Nordic Ware Bundt Pan
• KitchenAid Stand Mixer

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Apple Fritters with Maple Glaze

Crisp fried apple fritters studded with cinnamon apples and dipped in maple glaze.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the fritters

• 1.5 cups flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 apples, diced
• oil, for frying

For the glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp milk

Method

 

1. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon together.
2. Stir in the milk and egg to form a thick batter, then fold in the diced apples.
3. Drop spoonfuls into 350F oil and fry until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Drain.
4. Whisk the glaze until smooth.
5. Dip the warm fritters in the glaze and let set on a rack.

Notes

Keep the fritters small so they cook through before the outside overbrowns. Glaze while warm.

Apple Fritters with Maple Glaze

Crisp fried apple fritters studded with cinnamon apples and dipped in maple glaze.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the fritters

• 1.5 cups flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 apples, diced
• oil, for frying

For the glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp milk

Method

 

1. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon together.
2. Stir in the milk and egg to form a thick batter, then fold in the diced apples.
3. Drop spoonfuls into 350F oil and fry until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Drain.
4. Whisk the glaze until smooth.
5. Dip the warm fritters in the glaze and let set on a rack.

Notes

Keep the fritters small so they cook through before the outside overbrowns. Glaze while warm.