Description
Baked Apple Fritters deliver a delightful twist on the classic fried treat, bringing warm spices and sweet apple chunks straight to your breakfast or dessert table. Crisp on the outside, tender inside, these fritters skip the deep-frying and offer a healthier approach that doesn’t skimp on flavor or satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Fritter Base:
- 1 ½ cups diced apples
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent fritters from sticking.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and thoroughly combine 2 cups flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt using a whisk.
- In a separate bowl, blend 2 large eggs, ½ cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons melted butter until the mixture looks smooth and consistent.
- Slowly integrate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until everything just combines. Your batter should look slightly lumpy – resist overmixing.
- Carefully fold 1 ½ cups diced apples into the batter, ensuring the fruit is evenly distributed throughout.
- Drop small, uniform mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and firm texture.
- While the fritters cool, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract into a silky glaze.
- Once fritters have cooled slightly, drench or drizzle each with the sweet glaze, allowing excess to drip off naturally.
- Allow the glaze to set for 3-4 minutes before serving your warm, tender apple fritters.
Notes
- Always use fresh, crisp apples for the best texture and flavor in your fritters.
- Dice the apples into small, uniform pieces so they distribute evenly throughout the batter.
- Don’t overmix the batter, as this can make the fritters tough instead of light and tender.
- If watching calories, swap regular milk for almond milk and use less sugar in the glaze for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 308 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg