Vegan Apple Fritters

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

Diced apples fold right into a thick, spiced batter loaded with cinnamon and nutmeg, then get dropped into hot oil in golden, craggy mounds until deeply browned and crisp at the edges. Inside, the apple pieces soften into little pockets of warm, juicy sweetness against the tender crumb. A sweet vanilla glaze gets whisked to a pourable consistency and drizzled over the fritters while they're still warm, so it sets into a thin, glossy coating. These are best eaten fresh out of the fryer, when the outside is still crackly and the inside is soft and steamy. It's a comforting fall-style treat that works well for a vegan spread, and one worth putting into regular rotation whenever apples are in season.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the batter

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
3 tbsp granulated sugar
¾ cup whole milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 medium apples (about 12 oz total), peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch dice

For frying

2 cups vegetable oil, for frying

For the glaze

1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2–3 tbsp whole milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
2
Add the milk, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until a thick, shaggy batter just comes together — a few small lumps are fine. Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.

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