Baked Apple Fritters
Delicious baked apple fritters filled with tender apples and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 fritters
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups diced apples (any sweet variety)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine in a large bowl the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar until well mixed.
- Mix in another bowl the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry mixture and stir until just combined without overmixing.
- Add the diced apples and gently fold them into the batter.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Glaze the warm fritters with the prepared glaze before serving.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter and use fresh apples for the best texture and flavor.