Homemade Apple Focaccia Fritters

Name: Homemade Apple Focaccia Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon instant yeast; 1 cup warm water; 2 medium apples, peeled and finely diced; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Oil for frying; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee

These sweet fritters combine the soft, airy texture of focaccia with caramelized apples and a cozy maple coffee glaze.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 24, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

1 hour 35 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like the smell of apples and cinnamon hitting a hot pan in the morning. These fritters take a bit of inspiration from classic focaccia to give you a soft and fluffy center that stays light while the edges get perfectly crispy and golden.

My best tip for success is to make sure your apple pieces are diced fairly small. This ensures they cook through evenly inside the dough without leaving you with any crunchy raw spots. They are a wonderful treat for a slow weekend brunch when you have a little extra time to spend in the kitchen.

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon instant yeast
1 cup warm water
2 medium apples, peeled and finely diced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Oil for frying
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee

8Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
2
Pour in the warm water and stir until a soft, sticky dough forms.
3
Fold in the diced apples and cinnamon until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
4
Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rest in a warm spot for about one hour until it has puffed up.
5
Heat about an inch of oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
6
Carefully drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot oil and fry until both sides are a deep golden brown.
7
Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and let them drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
8
Whisk the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and coffee in a small bowl until smooth, then drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters.

Tips

These taste best when served warm right after frying. If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container and pop them in the toaster oven for a few minutes to crisp them back up before eating.

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