🍏 Baked Apple Fritters

Ingredients (makes about 12 fritters)

For the Fritters:

  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup milk (or more if needed)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter

For the Glaze (optional):

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

  1. In a separate large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, milk, and oil until smooth.

Step 4: Combine

  1. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  2. Fold in the diced apples. The batter should be thick but scoopable.

Step 5: Shape Fritters

  1. Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Optional: Sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top for extra flavor.

Step 6: Bake

  1. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7: Glaze (Optional)

  1. While fritters are cooling, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make a glaze.
  2. Drizzle over warm fritters before serving.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve warm with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.
  • Top with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a dessert version.
  • Sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar if desired.

Conclusion

Baked Apple Fritters are a healthier twist on a classic favorite — soft, sweet, and bursting with apple flavor. They’re easy to make, perfect for sharing, and a great way to enjoy apples in a comforting, delicious form.


If you like, I can also give you a mini version that’s perfect for one or two people and takes under 20 minutes — no baking sheet or large batch required.

Do you want me to do that?

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