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Baked Apple Fritters

Soft, sweet, and glazed baked apple fritters that deliver a comforting taste of fall with a cinnamon and apple-filled interior and a glossy glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 fritters
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk (or non-dairy milk)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or neutral oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Apples
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and finely diced (about 1 to 1 1/2 cups)
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet or muffin tin with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
Combine and Fold in Apples
  1. Pour wet mix into dry mix. Stir gently with a spoon until mostly combined. Fold in diced apples with a spatula.
Portion the Batter
  1. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to place batter on the sheet or into muffin cups. Space fritters about 2 inches apart.
Bake
  1. Bake for 12–18 minutes, checking at 12 minutes for golden brown tops.
Cool Slightly
  1. Let fritters cool for 5–7 minutes on the pan, then move to a wire rack.
Make the Glaze
  1. Whisk powdered sugar with 2 tbsp milk and vanilla. Adjust milk until glaze drips slowly off a spoon.
Glaze the Fritters
  1. Drizzle or dip the top of each warm fritter and wait 10–15 minutes for glaze to set.
Serve Warm
  1. Best eaten within a few hours for soft texture and fresh apple flavor.

Notes

Cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.