Oh yes! Warm Baked Apple Fritters are soft, sweet, and comforting—like a donut but lighter and easier since they’re baked, not fried. Here’s a simple recipe:
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Optional: powdered sugar or glaze for topping
For a simple glaze (optional):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk or lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a muffin tin or line with parchment paper.
2. Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Fold in the diced apples.
3. Bake
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
4. Glaze and Serve
- Optional: mix powdered sugar with a little milk or lemon juice to make a glaze.
- Drizzle over warm fritters or dust with extra cinnamon sugar.
- Serve warm for the softest, most comforting texture.
Tips & Variations:
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for extra fall flavor.
- You can sprinkle a mix of sugar + cinnamon on top before baking for a slightly crunchy finish.
- Swap half the milk for apple juice for a fruitier flavor.
If you like, I can also give you a quick skillet version that’s ready in 15 minutes—crispy outside, soft inside, no oven needed.
Do you want me to do that?
