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Close-up of a sliced apple fritter showing soft apple chunks, warm spices, and a shiny glaze.

Amazing Applesauce Fritters with a Simple Glaze

These delicious applesauce fritters are a fun twist on traditional apple fritters, offering the same cozy flavors with a softer, cake-like texture. Made with real applesauce and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, they deliver rich apple flavors in every bite.
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Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: apple, apples, applesauce, bowl, cup, fritters, ingredients, milk, oil
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
Servings: 0
Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups 188g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons 24g packed brown sugar
  • 1 whole egg
  • 2 tablespoons 28g butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon 1.5g cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon .5g nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon 1.5g salt
  • ⅓ cup 85g applesauce (unsweetened plain applesauce works best)
  • ⅓ cup 78g whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon 4g vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups chopped apples--about 1 large apple We prefer Honey Crisp or Pink Lady but Granny Smith apples are delicious too!

For Frying

  • Oil for frying We prefer to fry with coconut oil but a neutral oil like vegetable oil will work too.

For the Simple Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Instructions

  • Core and chop apples into no bigger than ½ inch pieces, place in a small bowl then set them aside. Then, in a large bowl whisk milk, egg, softened butter, brown sugar, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla until well combined.
  • In a separate medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, and nutmeg. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined—be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the apple chunks.
  • In a deep pot or Dutch oven, heat 2–3 inches of oil over medium heat to 350°F (175°C). Once the oil is hot, drop in ¼ cup scoops of the fritter batter. Gently flatten each scoop with the back of a spoon or a potato masher.
  • Fry for about 2 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Fry in small batches to maintain the oil temperature. Transfer the fritters to a wire rack or paper towels to drain.
  • While they’re still warm, whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over the fritters or dip them directly into the glaze. Place on parchment paper or a wire rack to set. These apple fritters are best enjoyed fresh and warm!

Notes

    • For best results make sure your oil stays at a consistent temperature for even cooking.
    • For more of a cinnamon flavor swap out the regular applesauce for cinnamon applesauce!
    • These are best served warm but can be reheated in the oven to crisp up again!