Baked Apple Fritters
These warm, cinnamon-spiced apple fritters are baked instead of fried, making them just a little lighter but every bit as cozy and delicious. Perfect for a fall breakfast or a sweet afternoon treat!
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Ingredients
- 2 large apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined—don’t overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Drop 1/4 cup of batter onto the baking sheet for each fritter, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and centers are set.
- Let the fritters cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
These are best enjoyed warm with a cup of coffee or cider. You can also add a simple glaze by whisking together 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1–2 teaspoons of milk and drizzling it over the cooled fritters.
Nutrition
Serving: 1frittersCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 51.7gProtein: 6.3gFat: 6.3gSaturated Fat: 3.5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 261mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 24.8g