Baked apple fritters
Enjoy these healthier baked apple fritters, packed with juicy apples and warm cinnamon flavors, and topped with a sweet glaze. This easy-to-make recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic deep-fried treat, perfect for cozy mornings or an indulgent snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Total Time: 35–40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 fritters
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg (optional)
- Salt
- Milk
- Large eggs
- Unsalted butter, melted
- Vanilla extract
- Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and diced)
For the glaze:
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss diced apples with cinnamon and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in apples.
- Scoop batter onto the prepared baking sheet in fritter-sized portions.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over warm fritters or dip fritters into the glaze. Allow to set before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, mix in chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts.
- Substitute apples with pears or peaches for a seasonal variation.
- Glaze is optional; you can use powdered sugar for a lighter finish.
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