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Golden brown Amish Apple Fritter with white glaze dripping down sides on rustic wooden plate with coffee cup

Best Homemade Apple Fritters - Amish Recipe Secret

Crispy on the outside, soft and apple-packed on the inside — this authentic Amish Apple Fritter recipe delivers bakery-quality fritters with a warm cinnamon glaze. A quick, irresistible fall treat that’s ready in just 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 large fritters
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Amish
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups diced apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 4 –5 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for glaze
  • 3 –4 tablespoons milk adjust consistency

Method
 

  1. Peel and dice apples into 1/2-inch chunks, toss with lemon juice, and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in milk, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures, stirring gently just until no dry flour remains.
  5. Pat apples dry and fold them into the batter until evenly distributed.
  6. Heat oil in a heavy pot to 375°F. Maintain this temperature throughout frying.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (190°F internal temp).
  8. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and milk to create glaze.
  10. Drizzle warm fritters generously with glaze and serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

Keep oil at 375°F for perfect texture. Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results. Glaze only slightly cooled fritters for optimal coating. Store at room temperature for 2 days or freeze unglazed up to 3 months.