Ina Garten's Apple Fritters

Ingredients

Ingredients (Fritters):

2 medium apples, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

1½ tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

2 large eggs

¾ cup milk

¼ cup melted butter (cooled)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Ingredients (Glaze):

1 cup powdered sugar

2–3 tbsp milk

½ tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Directions

Prep apples & dry mix: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.

Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.

Mix batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined (do not overmix). Fold in diced apples gently.

Shape & bake: Drop ¼-cup scoops of batter onto the baking sheet (leave 2 inches between each). Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cool: Let fritters cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, vanilla, and cinnamon (if using) until smooth. Add more milk, 1 tsp at a time, if too thick. Drizzle over warm fritters.

Serve: Enjoy immediately! The glaze sets in 10 minutes, but they’re heavenly warm.

Pro Tip: Toss diced apples in 1 tsp cinnamon before folding in for extra cozy flavor!