# Shilpa's Glazed Apple Pie Fritters > Shilpa Uskokovic shares her state fair-inspired glazed apple pie fritters recipe with Bon Appétit's BA Bake Club. - Title: Shilpa's Glazed Apple Pie Fritters · Bon Appétit | Shortify - Summary: Shilpa Uskokovic shares her state fair-inspired glazed apple pie fritters recipe with Bon Appétit's BA Bake Club. Shilpa Uskokovic creates glazed apple pie… - Keywords: shilpa uskokovic, ba bake club, glazed apple pie fritters, ricotta, apple pie, state fair, deep frying, baking, food, lifestyle, Shilpa's, Glazed - Source: Bon Appétit — https://bonappetit.com/story/listen-to-ba-bake-clubs-podcast-on-glazed-apple-pie-fritters - Author: Emily Elias - Published: 2026-10-19T18:30:00+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: shilpa uskokovic, ba bake club, glazed apple pie fritters, ricotta, apple pie, state fair, deep frying, baking, food, lifestyle ## Shilpa's State Fair Dream Shilpa Uskokovic dreamed of attending a state fair since moving to America, inspired by fried food and butter sculptures. > Oh my God, what a magical place this sounds like! ## Glazed Apple Pie Fritters Recipe Shilpa makes glazed apple pie fritters with tender apple chunks, nutmeg, cinnamon, and deep frying. > They're studded with tender chunks of apple, and spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon, and yes, deep fried. ## Mark Bittman's Coaching Mark Bittman and his daughter Kate Bittman helped Shilpa with frying techniques, emphasizing simplicity. > Frying dough is kind of benign, right? And once it's browned, it's done…so start with that. ## Ricotta in the Recipe Shilpa uses ricotta for moisture and acidity, inspired by Eastern European baking traditions. > Ricotta adds moisture to the dough, which translates into a more moist fritter in this case. ## Apple Preparation Shilpa pre-cooks apples to drive away moisture and concentrate flavors, avoiding grating. > I almost always pre-cook apples because it drives the excess moisture away and concentrates flavors. ## Frying Technique Shilpa uses a smaller pot for frying to avoid oil splatter and anxiety, testing with a chopstick. > I prefer to use a smaller pot. I almost never use a Dutch oven for frying. ## Oil Temperature Check Shilpa tests oil temperature with a chopstick, watching for bubbles to indicate readiness. > You watch the part of the chopstick that's submerged, and you should see little bubbles forming. ## Frying the Fritters Shilpa gently places batter into hot oil, avoiding splashing, and cooks until golden. > I use an ice cream scoop to portion the batter, because it leads to consistent fritters and they all fry evenly. ## Glazing Technique Shilpa glazes fritters when warm for a glossy coat, using a thick glaze for best results. > I like glazing the fritters when they're still a bit warm because it runs off and leaves a glossy coat. ## Listener Questions Listeners shared tips on batter consistency, apple chunk size, and glazing techniques for better results. > Rachel added two photos and they look beautiful. ## Baker of the Month Nico was named Baker of the Month for his creative glazing and enthusiasm for the recipe. > I really like that Nico went for it, fried the fritters, glazed these damn things, ate the glaze like candy. ## Key takeaway Shilpa Uskokovic creates glazed apple pie fritters for Bon Appétit's BA Bake Club, inspired by state fair dreams.