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Apple Fritters with Maple Glaze
Delight in crispy apple fritters drizzled with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for a cozy treat or brunch.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2½ cups Gala apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Frying Oil
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Glaze
- 1¼ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1-2 teaspoons water, as needed
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients; set aside.
- Toss apples with lemon juice; set aside.
- Combine sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla; add dry ingredients and fold in apples.
- Heat oil to 375°F (190°C); fry batter in ⅓ cup portions until golden, 2-3 mins per side.
- Mix glaze ingredients; dip fritters and set on rack to set.
Notes
Ensure oil temperature is correct for crispy fritters.