Baked Apple Fritters
These baked apple fritters offer all the cozy flavor of the classic treat—without the deep frying. Soft, airy, and filled with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, they’re a delightful option when you want something sweet but a bit lighter. Enjoy them warm alongside your morning coffee or as a comforting afternoon snack.
Ingredients
For the Fritters
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 1/3 cup |
| Baking powder | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground nutmeg | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Whole milk | 1/2 cup |
| Large eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter, melted | 3 tablespoons |
| Peeled and chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) | 2 cups |
| Light brown sugar, packed | 1/4 cup |
For the Glaze
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Milk | 2–3 tablespoons |
| Vanilla extract | 1/2 teaspoon |
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Mix the wet ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.
4. Bring the mixtures together
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Add apples and brown sugar
Fold the chopped apples and brown sugar into the batter until evenly dispersed.
6. Shape the fritters
Drop generous spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each. Lightly press down on the tops to flatten them a bit.
7. Bake
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Make the glaze
While the fritters cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and easy to drizzle.
9. Glaze the fritters
Once warm but not hot, spoon the glaze over the tops.
10. Serve
Allow the glaze to set briefly, then enjoy them warm!
