If you love classic apple fritters but want a lighter, healthier version, this baked recipe is a dream come true. These fritters are soft, fluffy, and bursting with cinnamon-spiced apples. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat with coffee or tea.
Baked Apple Fritters
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 1/3 cup |
| Baking powder | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground nutmeg | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Whole milk | 1/2 cup |
| Large eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter, melted | 3 tablespoons |
| Peeled and chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) | 2 cups |
| Light brown sugar, packed | 1/4 cup |
For the Glaze:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Milk | 2–3 tablespoons |
| Vanilla extract | 1/2 teaspoon |
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and well-blended.
Step 4: Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, or the fritters may become dense.
Step 5: Add Apples and Brown Sugar
Fold in the chopped apples and brown sugar until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 6: Form Fritters
Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop heaping spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Lightly flatten each mound with the back of your spoon.
Step 7: Bake
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the fritters are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 8: Make the Glaze
While the fritters cool, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth and pourable.
Step 9: Glaze the Fritters
Once the fritters have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze generously over the tops. Let it set for a few minutes before serving.
Step 10: Serve and Enjoy
Enjoy these warm, soft, and cinnamon-sweet baked apple fritters fresh from the oven—they’re the perfect comfort food without the deep fryer!
