Spiced Apple Fritters with Maple Drizzle

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

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Golden, crispy fritters filled with spiced apples, finished with a warm maple glaze for a comforting dessert. This American-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs honeycrisp apples, all-purpose flour, baking powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups, peeled and diced honeycrisp apples
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
4 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
3 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 2 cups diced apples with 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp nutmeg in a bowl.
Step 2: Whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp cinnamon in a separate bowl.
Step 3: Stir the melted butter into the flour mixture until a shaggy dough forms, then fold in the spiced apples.
Step 4: Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
Step 5: Drop 1/4-cup portions of the dough into the hot oil, frying for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Step 6: Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate, then drizzle with 3 tbsp maple syrup mixed with 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
Step 7: Serve immediately while warm.