These Baked Apple Fritters offer a delightful twist on a classic treat. Soft, tender apple pieces are nestled in a golden, cinnamon-spiced batter and finished with a smooth, sweet glaze. Baking instead of frying reduces oil and calories while keeping them moist and flavorful. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these fritters bring a comforting taste of fall to any occasion.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Fritters:

• 2 cups all purpose flour

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

• 8 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes

• 1½ cups peeled and chopped apples (about 1 large apple)

• ¾ cup whole milk

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 3 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. Cut in the butter: Add cold butter cubes to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract.

5. Form the dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in the chopped apples, being careful not to overmix.

6. Shape the fritters: Using a spoon, drop heaping tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

7. Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Prepare the glaze: While the fritters bake, whisk together powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth.

9. Glaze the fritters: Once baked, remove the fritters from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters.

10. Serve: Allow the glaze to set before serving. Enjoy warm for the best taste and texture.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 284 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 49 g

• Protein: 3 g

• Fat: 9 g

  • Saturated Fat: 5 g

• Cholesterol: 36 mg

• Sodium: 377 mg

• Potassium: 93 mg

• Fiber: 1 g

• Sugar: 31 g

• Vitamin A: 297 IU

• Vitamin C: 1 mg

• Calcium: 103 mg

• Iron: 1 mg