Description
Delicious and easy-to-make baked apple fritters that are perfect for breakfast or as a snack. These fritters are filled with diced apples and warm spices, then baked to a golden perfection. Drizzled with a sweet glaze, they are a delightful treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additions:
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Add apples: Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Bake: Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter for each fritter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until golden.
- Prepare glaze: While the fritters are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
- Glaze and serve: Once the fritters have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over each fritter and let it set before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toss the diced apples in a little cinnamon sugar before folding into the batter.
- These are best enjoyed fresh on the same day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
