Homemade Apple Focaccia Fritters

These homemade apple focaccia fritters are hot, crispy, and sweet. They are packed with real apple pieces and soft cinnamon flavor. A rich coffee maple glaze makes them extra tasty.

Prep 15 minutes Cook 15 minutes Total 30 minutes Serves 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 large apples, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Oil for frying
• 1 cup powdered sugar for the glaze
• 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

How to make it

1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
2. Add the diced apples to the dry ingredients and toss to coat them well.
3. In a separate small bowl, beat the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
5. Heat about two inches of oil in a heavy pot to medium heat.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the batter carefully into the hot oil and fry for about three minutes per side until golden brown.
7. Drain the finished fritters on paper towels.
8. Whisk the powdered sugar, coffee, and maple syrup together until smooth to create the glaze.
9. Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters before serving.

Tips

Serve these fritters right away while they are warm. You can add extra maple syrup on top if you like.