Description
These Shortcut Easy Apple Fritters are a delightful autumn treat featuring flaky puff pastry filled with honeycrisp apples, cinnamon sugar, and a delicious apple butter glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack, these fritters bake up golden and crispy with a sweet, spiced filling and a luscious vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Fritters
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 4 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons apple butter
- 3 cups chopped Honeycrisp apples
For the Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1-3 teaspoons instant coffee powder (optional)
To Finish
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and arrange 12-15 paper cupcake liners on a baking sheet to prepare for the fritters.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly to create the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Assemble the Fritters: Lay one thawed puff pastry sheet flat on a clean surface. Brush it evenly with 2 tablespoons of melted butter followed by 1 tablespoon of apple butter. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered pastry. Distribute half of the chopped apples over the cinnamon sugar layer. Lay a second sheet of puff pastry over the apples, pressing gently to seal the layers together. Roll the layered pastry into a log, similar to a cinnamon roll.
- Cut and Place in Liners: Slice the rolled pastry log into 6-8 rounds and place each round into the prepared cupcake liners. Repeat the layering and rolling process with the remaining ingredients to make the second batch. Using the palm of your hand, gently press down each round to flatten it to about half its size. Lightly sprinkle any leftover cinnamon sugar on top of each fritter.
- Bake the Fritters: Bake the fritters in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry turns deep golden brown and is cooked through.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the fritters bake, whisk together powdered sugar, whole milk, vanilla extract, and optional instant coffee powder in a bowl until smooth. Add more milk if needed to achieve a drizzle-able consistency.
- Glaze and Serve: Once baked, remove the fritters from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Dip or drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm fritters and sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For the best flavor, use Honeycrisp apples due to their sweetness and firmness.
- Optional instant coffee powder in the glaze adds a subtle mocha flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- These fritters are perfect for fall, especially after apple picking trips.
- Using puff pastry sheets makes this recipe quick and easy compared to traditional fritters needing batter and frying.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently to preserve crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 622 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 85 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
