There’s nothing quite like a hot apple cider donut at the apple orchard—except an easy apple fritter you can fry up in the comfort of your own kitchen, that is.

Serve these crowd-pleasing donuts at your next holiday brunch, or as an extra-special weekend treat any time of year. (Hungry for more? Try these easy 4-Ingredient Donut Holes.)

Get the recipe for Apple Fritters with Maple Glaze:

Apple Fritters with Maple Glaze

Author: Misfits Market

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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.

Looking for more ways to use up those extra apples? We’ve got you covered. For a cozy, no-fuss dessert, try our easy Baked Apples with Oat Crumble. Want something savory? Our Sweet Potato and Apple Soup is the perfect balance of sweet and earthy flavors. And if you’re in the mood to sip your produce, don’t miss our Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail—it’s a fall favorite for a reason. With apples this good, you might just want to make them the star of every meal.