Baked Apple Fritters
These Baked Apple Fritters are a healthier twist on the classic deep-fried treat, featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apples in a soft, doughy pastry topped with a light glaze.
Equipment
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Oven
- Spatula for folding in apples
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup milk room temperature
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2 tbsp milk for glaze
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in diced apples.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the warm fritters with the glaze before serving.
Notes
- Optional Equipment: A cookie scoop can help portion the fritters evenly.
- Customization: Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Serving Tip: Best enjoyed warm with a dusting of cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 180Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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