Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Baked Apple Fritters, a healthier alternative to the classic fried version. These fluffy fritters are packed with warm cinnamon apples and drizzled with a sweet glaze, making them perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. The ease of preparation means you can whip up a batch in no time, and the irresistible combination of flavors will have everyone coming back for more. Whether you’re enjoying them on a cozy weekend morning or serving them to guests at brunch, these baked delights promise to bring joy to your table without the mess of frying.
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 for glaze
- ½ tsp vanilla extract for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) 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 together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in diced apples.
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over slightly cooled fritters before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use fresh Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for optimal flavor. Don’t overmix the batter; gently fold ingredients to keep fritters light and fluffy. Experiment with spices like nutmeg or allspice for added warmth.