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.

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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

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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!