Honey-Roasted Apple Fritters with Cinnamon Sugar Dust

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

Warm apple fritters roasted to golden perfection and tossed in a fragrant cinnamon sugar blend, drizzled with honey for a comforting sweet treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar 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 6, 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

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large apple, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg with 1/2 cup whole milk and 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter until smooth.
3. Step 3: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined; then fold in 1 large peeled and diced apple (1/2-inch pieces) to distribute evenly.
4. Step 4: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat to 350°F using a candy thermometer.
5. Step 5: Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying 3-4 fritters at a time for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; transfer to paper towels to drain.
6. Step 6: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup powdered sugar with 1 tsp ground cinnamon for dusting.
7. Step 7: While still warm, toss the fritters in the cinnamon sugar mixture, then drizzle with 1/4 cup honey evenly over the fritters before serving for a sticky, sweet finish.