Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Baked Apple Fritters, a healthier twist on the classic treat! These oven-baked fritters are soft, fluffy, and filled with warm cinnamon-spiced apples. Drizzled with a sweet glaze, they are perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a charming dessert that everyone will love. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip these up quickly without the mess of frying. Enjoy the comforting aroma of cinnamon and fresh apples wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this guilt-free delight!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup 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
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk for glaze
- ½ tsp vanilla extract for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat 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.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; stir in diced apples.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet; bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- While fritters are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze.
- Cool fritters slightly before drizzling with glaze and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter - approx. 50g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg