Cinnamon-Apple Fritters with Honey

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Crisp, spiced apple fritters with a honey drizzle, embodying Hanukkah's warmth and the holiday's connection to abundance. This Jewish-inspired Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 58 minutes, pairs apples, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 medium, about 2 cups, peeled and diced apples
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp pure honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 medium peeled, diced apples with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; cook in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes until tender, then set aside.
2. Step 2: Whisk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt in a large bowl.
3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup whole milk to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined (do not overmix).
4. Step 4: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering (350°F).
5. Step 5: Drop 1/4 cup batter per fritter into the hot oil; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Step 6: Place cooked fritters on a wire rack, drizzle with 2 tbsp pure honey, and serve warm.