Soft, cinnamon-spiced fritters bursting with fresh apple flavor and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. A baked twist on a classic treat!
Ingredients:
For the Fritters:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 1/2 cups diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, combine the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping them into small rounds.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the fritters are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the fritters are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Drizzle or dip the cooled fritters in the glaze. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Baking Time: 15-18 minutes | Total Time: 33 minutes
Kcal: About 180 per fritter | Servings: Makes 12 fritters
Warm Baked Apple Fritters
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 fritters
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Enjoy the cozy flavors of these Warm Baked Apple Fritters, a healthier twist on the classic fried treat! These soft, cinnamon-spiced fritters are filled with fresh apple chunks and finished with a luscious vanilla glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Fritters:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Make Batter: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
- Form Fritters: Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping into small rounds.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: While the fritters cool, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle or dip the cooled fritters in the glaze. Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
- For added texture, mix in chopped walnuts or pecans with the diced apples.
- Store leftover fritters in an airtight container for up to two days. Reheat in the oven for a fresh-baked taste.
- Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American