Ah, Baked Apple Fritters—a lighter, less-greasy twist on the classic fried version 🍎✨. They’re tender, slightly sweet, with pockets of baked apple and a cinnamon-sugar glaze or dusting. Here’s a full recipe:
🍎 Baked Apple Fritters
Ingredients (makes ~12 fritters)
For the Fritters:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled, diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
For the Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Gradually stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
3. Fold in apples
- Gently fold diced apples into the batter.
4. Shape fritters
- Using a spoon, drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake
- Bake 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Add glaze
- While fritters cool slightly, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make a glaze.
- Drizzle over warm fritters or dust with cinnamon sugar.
7. Serve
- Best enjoyed warm with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.
Tips for Perfect Baked Apple Fritters
- Apple choice: Tart apples like Granny Smith balance sweetness; softer apples can turn mushy.
- Batter texture: Don’t overmix; a few lumps make the fritters light and tender.
- Glaze: A simple powdered sugar glaze or cinnamon sugar dusting works beautifully.
- Extras: Add chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) or a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
If you want, I can give a “mini baked apple fritter bites with cinnamon glaze” version—perfect for brunch, parties, or easy finger-food dessert.
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