Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for baked apple fritters—lighter than the fried version but still wonderfully soft and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and finely diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. - Mix Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. - Combine:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the diced apples. - Form Fritters:
Drop spoonfuls of batter (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them. - Bake:
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Let them cool slightly on the sheet. - Optional Glaze:
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm fritters.
These are best served warm and can be enjoyed as breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack.
If you want, I can also give you a “crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside” variation that mimics the deep-fried version more closely without frying. Do you want me to do that?
