Description
Scrumptious baked apple fritters deliver golden comfort without deep-frying, blending warm cinnamon spices with tender apple chunks. Crisp exterior and pillowy center promise delightful comfort perfect for weekend mornings or sweet afternoon treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) whole milk
Dry Seasonings and Spices:
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare oven environment by setting temperature to 375F (190C) and lining baking sheet with parchment paper or applying light grease coating.
- Create dry mixture in large mixing bowl by combining flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt using whisk for even distribution.
- Develop wet component separately by blending milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until thoroughly incorporated.
- Merge wet and dry ingredients gently, stirring until just combined without overmixing to maintain tender texture.
- Carefully fold diced apples into batter, ensuring even distribution throughout mixture.
- Portion batter onto prepared baking sheet using 1/4 cup measurement, allowing adequate spacing between fritters.
- Utilize spoon’s back to slightly flatten and shape each fritter, creating uniform appearance.
- Transfer baking sheet to preheated oven and bake for 14-16 minutes, monitoring until fritters achieve light golden coloration.
- Verify doneness by inserting toothpick into center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow fritters brief cooling period directly on baking sheet to maintain structural integrity.
- Craft smooth glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in separate bowl until achieving silky consistency.
- Drizzle or brush glaze over warm fritters, ensuring even coverage.
- Permit glaze to set for several minutes before serving to enhance presentation and flavor absorption.
Notes
- Swap apples seasonally by using pears, peaches, or plums for variety and different flavor profiles.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or stevia for health-conscious individuals.
- Customize texture by finely or coarsely chopping apples, which impacts the fritter’s overall mouthfeel and apple distribution.
- Create gluten-free versions using almond flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour blends for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg