Golden, tender fritters bursting with apple chunks and warm cinnamon. A lighter twist on the classic fried version—baked until fluffy and glazed for sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack.
Explanation
Apple fritters are traditionally fried, but this baked version offers the same comforting flavor with less oil. The batter combines flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and diced apples, then is spooned onto a tray and baked until golden. A simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk adds a glossy finish. These fritters are soft, lightly crisp on the edges, and filled with juicy apple bites.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 12 fritters
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups diced apples (peeled if desired)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Products for Using in Recipe
- Use crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor.
- Pure vanilla extract enhances the aroma.
- Non-stick baking sheet or parchment paper prevents sticking.
- Powdered sugar glaze gives a bakery-style finish.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, vanilla, and egg. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Fold in diced apples until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to make glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm fritters.
- Serve fresh and enjoy!