Description
These Baked Apple Fritters are a delightful treat that combines tender, apple-studded batter with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating and a vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these fritters are easy to make and bursting with warm flavors.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Fold in the Apples: Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
- Rest the Batter: Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Drop Batter onto Baking Sheet: Use a large spoon to drop batter onto the sheet, leaving space between each fritter.
- Bake the Fritters: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool Slightly: Allow fritters to cool on a wire rack.
- Combine Sugar and Cinnamon: Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a dish.
- Coat the Fritters: Roll warm fritters in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Whisk Together Glaze Ingredients: Combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle Glaze over Fritters: Glaze cooled fritters.
- Let Glaze Set: Allow glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the batter for extra warmth.
- For a richer glaze, substitute cream for milk in the glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Baked Apple Fritters, Apple Fritters Recipe, Easy Apple Fritters
