Here’s a delicious recipe for Baked Apple Fritters! These are lighter than the fried version but still full of flavor, making them a great treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients:
For the Fritters:
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (or more to reach desired consistency)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Prepare the apples:
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into small pieces. Set them aside.
3. Mix dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Mix wet ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
6. Form the fritters:
- Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop heaping spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Top with brown sugar:
- Sprinkle the brown sugar over the tops of the fritters for a sweet, caramelized topping.
8. Bake:
- Bake the fritters for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Make the glaze:
- While the fritters are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy. Adjust the milk as needed to achieve your desired glaze consistency.
10. Glaze the fritters:
- Once the fritters are done, let them cool for a few minutes, then drizzle the glaze over the tops.
Serve:
Serve the fritters warm, and enjoy their fluffy texture with the sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples. They’re perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!
Enjoy your homemade baked apple fritters!
