Description

If you love the warm, cinnamon-spiced flavor of traditional apple fritters but prefer a lighter option, then these Baked Apple Fritters are the perfect choice. Baked to golden perfection with sweet apples, cinnamon, and a delicious glaze, these fritters offer all the joy of the classic treat without the guilt of frying. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, they’ll have your kitchen smelling like a cozy fall day.

Ingredients

For the Fritters:

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
½ cup whole milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
1 ½ cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)

For the Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk (adjust for glaze consistency)
½ tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
Combine the Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
Make the Batter
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
Shape and Bake the Fritters
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave about 2 inches between each fritter.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Make the Glaze
- While the fritters cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Adjust the glaze’s consistency with more milk if needed.
Glaze and Serve
- Drizzle or brush the glaze over the warm fritters.
- Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Notes

Use the Right Apples: Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples offer the best tart-sweet flavor and hold their shape well during baking.
Don’t Overmix the Batter: Stir the wet and dry ingredients until just combined to avoid dense fritters.
Test for Doneness: A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean to confirm they are done.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American