Description
Baked Apple Fritters are the ultimate autumn treat that will warm your heart and delight your taste buds! These scrumptious fritters combine the natural sweetness of fresh apples with cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, all while being baked instead of fried for a healthier twist. With a quick preparation time and a delightful glaze to finish, these fritters are perfect for any gathering, holiday brunch, or simply as an indulgent dessert at home. You’ll love how easy they are to make and how irresistible they taste—definitely a fall staple you won’t want to miss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 Cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 Cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 Cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 Tablespoons butter (cold and cut into pieces)
- 1/2 Cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Cup chopped apple
- 1 Cup confectioner's sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk for glaze
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt until well mixed.
- Add the cold butter pieces into the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the flour mix.
- Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it's okay if some lumps remain.
- Fold in the chopped apples until they are evenly distributed through the batter.
- Drop spoonfuls (about 1/4 cup each) of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave space between each fritter.
- Bake in your preheated oven for 11–13 minutes. They should be golden on the bottom and set in the center.
- While fritters bake, whisk together confectioner's sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once baked, remove fritters from oven and transfer them to a wire rack. Turn on broiler. Brush a thin layer of glaze over each fritter and broil for 2–4 minutes until golden on top.
- After broiling, brush any remaining glaze over warm fritters for extra sweetness.
- Allow glaze to harden slightly before enjoying your delicious Baked Apple Fritters!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (60g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg