Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of classic apple fritters with this healthier, baked version. These Baked Apple Fritters are light, fluffy, and bursting with warm cinnamon-infused apples, making them a perfect treat for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. Topped with a sweet glaze, they offer all the comfort of traditional fritters without the mess of frying. Easy to prepare and kid-friendly, these delicious bites are sure to become a family favorite.
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
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently stir in diced apples.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over warm fritters before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (45g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg