Baked Apple Fritters

INGREDIENTS

For the Fritters:

3/4 Cup all-purpose flour

3/4 Cup white whole wheat flour

1/2 Cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon allspice

1/4 teaspoon salt

6 Tablespoons butter cold and cut into pieces

1/2 Cup milk

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 Cup chopped apple

For the Glaze:

1 Cup confectioner’s sugar

2 Tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.

In a large bowl, whisk together flours, brown sugar, baking powder, and spices.

Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

In a small bowl, whisk milk, egg, and vanilla. Add to flour mixture and stir until just combined.

Gently stir in chopped apple.

Drop by 1/4 Cup-full onto prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 11-13 minutes, until bottoms are golden and center is set.

Remove to a wire rack and turn oven to broil.

Prepare glaze by whisking confectioner’s sugar, milk, and vanilla.

Brush a thin layer of glaze over fritters. Broil for 2-4 minutes, until tops are golden.

Brush remaining glaze over warm fritters.

Allow glaze to harden and serve.