Baked Apple Fritters
These baked apple fritters are soft, sweet, and full of warm cinnamon flavor — a lighter twist on the classic fried version. Perfect for fall mornings or anytime you crave a cozy treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Fold in apples and brown sugar gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake 15–18 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over slightly cooled fritters and serve warm.
Notes
- Use tart apples for a perfect sweet-tart balance.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep fritters light and fluffy.
- For extra crunch, mix in chopped pecans or walnuts.