Description
Enjoy the delightful tastes of classic apple fritters with our healthier, baked version! These Baked Apple Fritters are soft and fluffy, filled with warm cinnamon-spiced apples, and topped with a sweet glaze. Unlike traditional fried fritters, these are guilt-free, making them a perfect option for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert. With minimal prep time and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up a batch that will please both kids and adults alike. Let the comforting aroma of baked apples and spices fill your kitchen as you create this scrumptious treat that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk for glaze
- ½ tsp vanilla extract for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in the diced apples.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet with space between each fritter. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Allow fritters to cool slightly on a wire rack before drizzling with glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg