Description
Delight in these Salted Honeycrisp Fritters, a crispy, golden-fried treat bursting with tender chopped apples and warmly spiced batter. Finished with a smooth vanilla glaze and a sprinkle of flaked sea salt, these fritters perfect balance sweet and savory flavors for a comforting dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Fritter Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups peeled and chopped Honeycrisp apples
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Vanilla Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Flaked sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Pour a few inches of vegetable or canola oil into a large saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until it reaches about 350°F. Line a plate with paper towels to drain the fried fritters.
- Prepare the batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a separate small bowl, combine the milk, lightly beaten eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the peeled and chopped Honeycrisp apples evenly throughout the batter.
- Fry the fritters: Once the oil is hot, carefully drop 1/4-cup portions of batter into the oil, cooking only 1 or 2 fritters at a time to avoid overcrowding. Fry each fritter for about 3 to 4 minutes, flipping once or twice until golden brown on all sides. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fritters and place them on the paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat until all batter is used.
- Make the glaze: While the fritters cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time until it reaches a dippable consistency.
- Glaze and salt the fritters: Dip each fritter into the vanilla glaze, ensuring it is well-coated. Place the glazed fritters on a sheet of parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with flaked sea salt for a perfect sweet-salty finish.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve these salted Honeycrisp fritters warm as a delightful dessert or snack that highlights the crisp apple flavor with a subtle hint of spice and salted glaze.
Notes
- Use peeled Honeycrisp apples for the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, and to prevent the fritters from becoming too dense.
- Maintain the oil temperature at around 350°F for even frying and crispy fritters; too hot will burn the exterior while undercooking the inside.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to keep the oil temperature steady.
- If glaze thickens, thin it gently with small additions of milk to maintain a smooth coating.
- Fritters can be kept warm in a low oven (200°F) while finishing the batch to serve all at once.
- For extra indulgence, dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
