When I was getting the ingredients together, my family thought I’d lost my mind. When I put it all together, they begged me to make it all the time
These baked apple fritters are a delicious and healthier alternative to their deep-fried counterparts. They are light, fluffy, and packed with the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg. Enjoy them warm with a cup of coffee or tea for a perfect breakfast or afternoon treat.
Baked Apple Fritters Recipe:
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 1/3 cup |
| Baking powder | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground nutmeg | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Whole milk | 1/2 cup |
| Large eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter, melted | 3 tablespoons |
| Peeled and chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) | 2 cups |
| Light brown sugar, packed | 1/4 cup |
For the Glaze:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Milk | 2-3 tablespoons |
| Vanilla extract | 1/2 teaspoon |
Instructions:
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- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in apples and brown sugar: Gently fold in the chopped apples and brown sugar until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Form fritters: Using a spoon or a small cookie scoop, drop heaping spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each mound slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: While the fritters are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze the fritters: Once the fritters have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the tops using a spoon.
- Serve: Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
