Amish Apple Fritter recipe—crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, packed with cinnamon apples and finished with a sweet glaze.
🍎 Amish Apple Fritters
🧂 Ingredients (10–12 fritters)
For the batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Apple filling
- 2 medium apples (peeled, chopped small)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For frying
- Oil (vegetable or canola)
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare apples
- Mix chopped apples with sugar and cinnamon.
- Set aside so they slightly soften and release juices.
2. Make batter
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until thick batter forms.
3. Add apples
- Fold apple mixture into batter gently.
4. Fry fritters
- Heat oil to 175°C (350°F).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into oil (flatten slightly).
- Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
5. Make glaze
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
6. Finish
- Drizzle or dip warm fritters in glaze.
- Let set for a few minutes before serving.
🍽️ Result
You get crispy, golden fritters with soft apple-cinnamon centers and a sweet vanilla glaze—very similar to traditional Amish bakery-style fritters.
🔥 Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—fry in batches.
- Apples like Granny Smith give the best balance of sweet and tart.
- Serve warm for the best texture.
If you want, I can also show you a baked (not fried) version, a donut-style fritter twist, or a extra crispy bakery shop version.
