Baked Apple Fritters Recipe
These Baked Apple Fritters are a delightful treat perfect for any time of the day. They are fluffy, filled with chunks of fresh apples, and topped with a sweet glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 12 fritters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional:
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Make the Batter: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in the diced apples.
- Shape & Bake: Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each fritter. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the Glaze: While fritters bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Glaze & Serve: Let the fritters cool slightly before drizzling with glaze. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- You can add a sprinkle of chopped nuts or a dash of caramel sauce on top for extra flavor.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the fritters light and fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Baked Apple Fritters, Apple Dessert, Easy Fritter Recipe