Description
Baked apple fritters deliver pure comfort right from your home kitchen, melting together sweet apples and warm spices for a delightful treat your family will devour. Crisp edges and tender centers make these fritters a perfect weekend breakfast or afternoon snack that comes together faster than you can pour your coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups diced apples
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 23 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Activate your oven to 375°F and arrange a parchment liner on a baking sheet for optimal nonstick performance.
- Combine 2 cups flour, ¼ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk 2 large eggs, ⅓ cup milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a separate container until thoroughly blended.
- Pour liquid ingredients into dry mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated without overmixing.
- Carefully incorporate 2 cups diced apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Use a large spoon to drop batter mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, gently flattening each with the spoon’s back.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 375°F oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the fritters develop a golden brown exterior.
- Remove fritters and allow them to cool slightly while preparing the glaze.
- Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Drench warm fritters with glaze, either by drizzling or fully dipping each piece for maximum coverage.
- Let glaze set for a few minutes before serving to achieve the perfect sweet finish.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for those avoiding wheat, which works perfectly for creating a similar texture.
- Dice apples into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and consistent baking throughout the fritters.
- Use room temperature eggs and milk to help create a smoother, more consistent batter that blends easily.
- For a healthier version, replace some butter with unsweetened applesauce and reduce the sugar by one-third without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 213 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg