Baked Apple Fritters
These baked apple fritters are a delicious treat with the flavor of fresh apples and warm spices.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
- Scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, forming fritters.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the fritters bake, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the fritters once they have cooled slightly.
Notes
For a thicker glaze, add more powdered sugar. You can also experiment with different types of apples.