Description
These Baked Apple Fritters are a healthier take on the classic treat, featuring tender apples nestled in a spiced, fluffy batter. Drizzled with a sweet glaze, they’re a delightful indulgence for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze:
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Make the Batter: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in the diced apples.
- Shape & Bake: Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each fritter. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the Glaze: While fritters bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Glaze & Serve: Let the fritters cool slightly before drizzling with glaze. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- You can sprinkle some chopped nuts on top for extra crunch.
- These fritters are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Baked Apple Fritters, Apple Dessert, Healthy Fritters Recipe
