Is there anything that says apple season quite like a warm, craggy apple fritter dripping with glaze? We think not. 🍎
These Homemade Glazed Apple Fritters are golden and crisp around the edges, soft and tender in the middle, and absolutely packed with little bites of fresh apple. But, naturally, we gave this bakery favorite a Little Shop twist.
Butter Olive Oil adds a rich, buttery flavor to the fritter batter, while a splash of Gravenstein Apple Balsamic brightens the apples and gives the sweet glaze an extra pop of orchard-fresh flavor.
The result? A cozy apple treat that tastes like you stopped at your favorite farm stand on a crisp September morning—without having to leave your kitchen.
A Sweet Way to Welcome Apple Season
Late summer and early fall are when fresh apples start stealing the show, making these fritters perfect for September breakfasts, weekend brunches, afternoon coffee breaks, or warm-from-the-kitchen desserts.
Think crisp apples, cinnamon, vanilla, buttery richness and a sweet-tart apple glaze all wrapped up in one gloriously imperfect fritter. And yes, the bumpy edges are a very good thing—they're where all that glaze likes to hide.
Why Butter Olive Oil Works So Well in Apple Fritters
Our Butter Olive Oil brings buttery flavor without needing melted butter in the batter. It pairs beautifully with apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla while helping create a tender fritter inside.
It's also an easy way to add another layer of flavor to pancakes, muffins, French toast, baked apples, quick breads and just about anything destined for a cozy fall breakfast table.
The Secret Ingredient: Gravenstein Apple Balsamic
Here's where these apple fritters get really fun.
Gravenstein Apple Balsamic intensifies the natural flavor of the fresh apples without making the fritters overly sweet. A little goes into the apple mixture, and another splash transforms a simple powdered sugar glaze into an irresistible apple balsamic glaze.
Sweet, tangy and bursting with apple flavor, it's exactly the kind of finishing touch that has everyone reaching for just one more fritter.
What Apples Are Best for Homemade Apple Fritters?
Choose apples that keep some texture as they cook. Granny Smith apples give the fritters a wonderful tart contrast, while Honeycrisp, Pink Lady and Braeburn are delicious choices if you prefer a slightly sweeter apple.
You can even use a combination of two varieties for more complex apple flavor.
Tips for the Best Apple Fritters
- Dice the apples fairly small. You want apple in every bite without pieces so large that the fritters fall apart.
- Don't overmix the batter. Stir just until the dry ingredients are incorporated for a tender texture.
- Watch your oil temperature. Around 350°F gives the fritters time to cook through while developing a beautifully golden exterior.
- Glaze while slightly warm. The glaze will settle into all those crispy nooks and crannies.
- Eat one immediately. We don't technically have to tell you this, but it's important research.
Homemade Apple Fritters Are Best Served Warm
Pour the coffee, grab the napkins and don't worry about making these perfectly round. Apple fritters are supposed to be rustic, craggy and wonderfully messy.
Serve them warm for breakfast or brunch, tuck them onto a fall dessert board, or make a batch when you suddenly find yourself with more freshly picked apples than you know what to do with.
And if a little extra Apple Balsamic Glaze happens to make its way onto your plate? We fully support that decision.
More Ways to Use Butter Olive Oil & Gravenstein Apple Balsamic
This pairing goes way beyond apple fritters. Try them together with roasted sweet potatoes, baked apples, pork tenderloin, butternut squash, French toast, pancakes, oatmeal or an autumn salad with apples, walnuts and goat cheese.
Sweet, buttery, tart and wonderfully cozy—this might just be your new favorite flavor combination for fall.
Happy cooking—and happy apple season! 🍎✨
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