Description
These Baked Apple Fritters are soft, cinnamon-spiced, and bursting with juicy apple chunks — finished with a sweet vanilla glaze for that perfect bakery-style treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled, diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 Tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until apples are soft and syrupy. Set aside to cool slightly. (💡 Pro Tip: Don’t overcook — you want tender apples, not mushy ones.)
- Make the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir just until combined. Gently fold in cooled apple mixture.
- Shape the Fritters: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop ¼-cup portions of batter onto sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with a spoon for even baking.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and springy to touch. Cool on a rack for 5 minutes before glazing.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip warm fritters or drizzle generously over tops. Let set for 10 minutes before serving. (💡 Optional: Double dip for an extra glossy bakery finish.)
Notes
These baked apple fritters are a lighter twist on the classic fried version — just as delicious but oven-friendly! Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a fall breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg