Description
Baked apple fritters deliver pure comfort straight from your kitchen, with crispy edges and tender apple chunks that make your taste buds dance. Warm spices and a simple glaze turn this classic treat into a delightful breakfast or afternoon snack your friends and family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 Cup chopped apple
- ¾ Cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ Cup white whole wheat flour
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ Cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- ½ Cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze:
- 1 Cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grab a baking sheet and line it with a silicone mat. Heat your oven to precisely 400°F.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ¾ cup whole wheat flour, ½ cup brown sugar, baking powder, and spices until thoroughly blended.
- Add 6 tablespoons cold butter pieces to the dry mix. Use a pastry cutter to break butter down into coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
- In a separate small bowl, thoroughly whisk ½ cup milk, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until completely smooth.
- Pour liquid ingredients into flour mixture. Stir gently until just combined – avoid overmixing your batter.
- Fold in 1 cup chopped apple pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Use a ¼ cup measure to drop fritter portions onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes at 400°F, watching for golden brown bottoms and a set center.
- Transfer fritters to a wire cooling rack. Switch oven to broil setting.
- Whisk 1 cup confectioner’s sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to create a smooth glaze.
- Brush a thin glaze layer over warm fritters. Broil for 2-3 minutes until tops turn golden.
- Apply remaining glaze generously across the surface of your fritters.
- Allow glaze to set completely before serving – approximately 10 minutes at room temperature.
Notes
- Swap all-purpose flour with whole wheat or gluten-free flour blends to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Use coconut oil instead of butter for a dairy-free version that keeps the fritters tender and rich.
- Make sure apples are chopped into small, uniform pieces so they distribute evenly and cook consistently through the fritter.
- Let fritters cool slightly before glazing to prevent the glaze from sliding off and ensure a nice, even coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg