There’s nothing quite like a warm apple fritter—crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and dripping with maple glaze. If you love apple cider donuts from the orchard, this easy homemade apple fritter recipe brings that same cozy fall flavor straight to your kitchen—no apple-picking trip required.

These fritters are the ultimate fall baking project: quick to make, perfectly spiced, and ideal for using up extra apples from your Misfits Market box. Serve them at a weekend brunch, as a sweet afternoon snack, or for dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Perfect for apple season: A great way to use any variety of apples—especially rescued or slightly bruised ones that still taste amazing.
Quick & easy: Ready in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have.
Crowd-pleasing: Crisp edges, tender apples, and a maple glaze that makes them taste bakery-worthy.

Tips for the Best Apple Fritters

Use firm, crisp apples like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Pink Lady for the best texture.
Don’t overcrowd the pan—fry in small batches so they crisp evenly.
Let the glaze set for 5–10 minutes before serving (if you can wait that long).

Learn More: Everything You Need to Know About Apples

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Apple Fritters with Maple Glaze

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Ingredients

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For the fritters:

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cardamom
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2½ cups (about 2 to 3 apples) Gala apples, peeled, cored, and diced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
¼ cup whole milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable or canola oil, for frying

For the glaze:

1¼ cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 teaspoons maple syrup
1–2 teaspoons water, as needed

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together apples and lemon juice, set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk sugar and eggs together until fully combined and sugar dissolves. Add milk and vanilla, mix until well combined. Add flour mixture in 2 additions and mix until flour is saturated. Fold in apples.
Add oil halfway up a dutch oven or frying pan and heat over medium heat until oil reaches 375F.
Carefully drop ⅓ cup of batter into the oil and fry until golden brown on each side, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined cooling rack and let cool. Repeat with remaining batter.
For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon water until mixture becomes smooth and reaches the consistency of thick cream. Add more water, a ½ teaspoon at a time, until the glaze is pourable.
Dip one side of each apple fritter into the glaze, then let set on cooling rack before serving.

More Apple Recipes You’ll Love

Keep the apple inspiration going! Try one of these next:

Apple Butter Latte – cozy up with this warm, spiced latte that tastes like fall in a cup.
Apple Peanut Butter Granola Rings – a crunchy, protein-packed snack that’s fun to make and eat.
Granny Smith Apple Cheddar Scones – a sweet and savory twist on classic scones that pairs perfectly with soup or coffee.

Make the Most of Every Apple

Apples are one of our favorite rescued produce items, and for good reason—they’re endlessly versatile. Whether you’re frying them into fritters, baking them into desserts, or simmering them into a warming drink, you’re helping reduce food waste and making something delicious.

Shop heirloom and organic apples—and all your baking staples—at Misfits Market.