Baked Apple Fritters
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 fritters
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Fritters:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup white whole wheat flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 ½ cups diced apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work great)
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- Combine: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
- Shape the Fritters: Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping them into small mounds.
- Bake: Bake for 14–16 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Glaze: While the fritters cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Glaze & Enjoy: Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters, let it set for a few minutes, then enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cardamom or ginger.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
- Swap out apples for pears for a fun variation!
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/baked-apple-fritters/
