Cinnamon-Sugar Apple Fritters
Simple, crispy apple fritters made with a spiced batter, dusted with powdered sugar for a family-friendly dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers apples, all-purpose flour, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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
- 2 medium apples
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 cup sugar. In another bowl, whisk 1 large egg, 1/4 cup milk, and 2 tbsp melted butter.
- Step 2: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in 2 diced medium apples.
- Step 3: Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering (350°F). Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into oil and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Step 4: Drain fritters on paper towels and dust with 1/4 cup powdered sugar before serving.
