Here’s a warm, soft, cinnamon-spiced Amish-style Apple Fritter recipe—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, just like old-fashioned country kitchens make them.
🍎 Amish Apple Fritters
Ingredients (makes ~10–12 fritters)
For the fritters:
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2 large apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled & diced
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp sugar
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1½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp cinnamon
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2 large eggs
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⅓ cup milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Oil for frying (canola or vegetable)
For the glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
🔪 Prepare the Apples
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Peel and dice apples into small chunks.
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Toss with lemon juice and a pinch of cinnamon.
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Set aside.
🥣 Make the Batter
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In a bowl, whisk together:
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flour
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sugar
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baking powder
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salt
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cinnamon
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In another bowl, mix:
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eggs
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milk
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vanilla
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Combine wet + dry ingredients.
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Fold in the diced apples. Batter will be thick.
🔥 Fry the Fritters
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Heat oil in a heavy skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
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Using a spoon or small scoop, drop heaping spoonfuls of batter into the oil.
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Fry 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and puffy.
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Drain on paper towels.
✨ Glaze
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Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Drizzle over warm fritters or dip the whole fritter for a classic Amish finish.
🍽️ Serve Warm
They’re best fresh but can be reheated in a skillet or air fryer.
⭐ Tips for Amish-Style Perfection
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Add a pinch of nutmeg for a true old-fashioned flavor.
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Don’t overcrowd the oil—fritters cook better in small batches.
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If batter seems too thin, add a tablespoon of flour.
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For extra apple flavor, sauté apples in butter + cinnamon for 2–3 minutes before adding to batter.
Want:
🍏 A baked version?
🍁 A maple glaze version?
☕ A cinnamon-sugar coating instead of glaze?