Description
Baked Apple Fritters are a delightful twist on a classic treat, offering all the comfort of traditional fritters without the guilt of frying. Soft and fluffy, these fritters are loaded with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples, making them perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or even dessert. The best part? They’re easy to whip up in just 10 minutes of prep time! With a quick bake in the oven, you’ll enjoy a cleaner option that everyone will love. Drizzled with a sweet glaze, each bite is bursting with flavor and warmth. Enjoy these baked apple fritters fresh out of the oven for a cozy treat any time of day!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 2 large apples (peeled and diced)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in diced apples.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Allow fritters to cool slightly before glazing and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in nuts or dried fruits. Feel free to experiment with different spices like ginger or cardamom for extra flavor variations.