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Delicious Soft Cinnamon Apple Fritters with Vanilla Glaze Recipe

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Enjoy these delicious Soft Cinnamon Apple Fritters, featuring tender diced apples fried to golden perfection and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. This recipe combines warm cinnamon flavors and soft texture in every bite, perfect for a cozy breakfast or sweet snack.

Ingredients

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 vanilla extract
  • 2 cups diced apples (about 1/4-inch pieces)

Frying

  • Oil for frying (enough to fill pot 3-4 inches deep)

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Dice 2 cups of apples into 1/4-inch pieces. For a softer texture, sauté the diced apples for 2-3 minutes until tender, then cool completely before adding to the fritter batter.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and flavor.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add milk and vanilla extract, whisking together until smooth and uniform.
  4. Form the Batter: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep fritters tender. Fold in the cooled diced apples carefully to distribute them evenly.
  5. Rest the Batter: Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap, allowing the batter to rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. This helps develop texture and even hydration.
  6. Heat the Oil: Fill a heavy-bottomed pot with oil to a depth of 3-4 inches. Using a deep-fry thermometer, heat the oil to a steady 350°F (175°C) for frying.
  7. Fry the Fritters: Drop spoonfuls (2-3 tablespoons) of batter carefully into the hot oil, frying 3-4 fritters at a time. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked, maintaining oil temperature between batches for consistent frying.
  8. Drain the Fritters: Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters from the oil, allowing excess oil to drain. Place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to cool slightly and stay crisp.
  9. Prepare Vanilla Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the thickness by adding more milk to thin or more powdered sugar to thicken the glaze as desired.
  10. Glaze and Serve: Once the fritters are warm but not hot (5-10 minutes after frying), dip each fritter into the vanilla glaze to coat evenly. Set back on the wire rack to allow the glaze to drip and set for 10-15 minutes. Serve the apple fritters warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For softer apples, sauté them briefly before adding to the batter; otherwise, raw diced apples work as well, offering a firmer texture.
  • Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to ensure fritters cook evenly without absorbing excess oil.
  • Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay and will keep fritters tender.
  • Use a wire rack rather than paper towels for draining to keep fritters crispy.
  • The glaze can be customized with a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest for extra flavor.

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