Big Apple Fritters – The Only Recipe You’ll Ever Need!
Big Apple Fritters are one of those classic, old-fashioned treats that everyone loves. They’re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, filled with sweet apple pieces, and coated in a shiny vanilla glaze that makes each bite melt in your mouth.
This long, detailed recipe will show you everything you need to know, including ingredients, steps, tips, storage, and why this recipe works so well.
What Are Apple Fritters?
Apple fritters are soft, deep-fried pieces of dough mixed with apple chunks and warm spices. They are extremely popular in American bakeries because they are:
- Sweet and comforting
- Crispy outside + fluffy inside
- Loaded with real apple flavor
- Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacks
This recipe gives you big, bakery-style fritters, the kind that look like they came straight from a donut shop.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon Apple Pie Spice
(or cinnamon + nutmeg + clove)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Filling
- 1 cup diced apples (about 2 large apples)
For Frying
- Oil (vegetable or canola)
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
How to Make Big Apple Fritters (Step-by-Step)
1 Prepare the Apples
Peel the apples, core them, and cut them into small cubes.
If you want extra flavor, sprinkle a little cinnamon on top.
2 Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Apple Pie Spice
This helps the fritters stay light and fluffy.
3 Add the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk and vanilla.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir gently.
Do not overmix — the batter should be thick.
4 Add the Apples
Fold in the diced apples until well combined.
5 Fry the Fritters
- Heat oil on medium heat.
- Scoop spoonfuls of batter and drop them into the oil.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides (2–3 minutes).
- Place them on paper towels to remove extra oil.
Make the Glaze
In a small bowl, mix:
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
- Vanilla
Dip the warm fritters into the glaze, or drizzle it on top.
How to Serve
Serve them warm with:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Hot chocolate
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream
They smell AMAZING and taste even better.
Top Tips for Perfect Fritters
- Don’t fry on high heat — they will burn outside and stay raw inside.
- Make sure the batter is thick, not runny.
- Granny Smith apples give the best flavor.
- Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch for extra crispiness.
How to Store Them
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: up to 2 months (without glaze)
- Reheat: in the oven for 5 minutes
