For those who absolutely enjoy apple fritters yet hate spending all day in the kitchen deep frying, this baked recipe could be the life alterer. They’re crunchy, with sweet-and-sour apples laden with cinnamon, and that glaze? Just right.
For the fritters:
✔ 2 cups all-purpose flour
✔ 1/2 cup granulated sugar
✔ 2 teaspoons baking powder
✔ 1/2 teaspoon salt
✔ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
✔ 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional but adds warmth)
✔ 2 large eggs
✔ 3/4 cup milk
✔ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
✔ 2 tablespoons melted butter
✔ 2 cups diced apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or your favorite)
For the glaze:
✔ 1 cup powdered sugar
✔ 2 tablespoons milk
✔ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
. Prep Your Apples
Core an apple, then peel it and cut it into small chunks. If you want a little extra hint of flavor, add a little teaspoon of sugar and sprinkle cinnamon. Believe me, it makes a difference!
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
Whisk the flour and the baking powder, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This is where all that warm, cozy flavor starts.
3. Combine the Wet Ingredients
In a different bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter. Now pour that into your dry mix and stir until just combined. It’ll be thick, kind of like pancake batter.
4. Fold in the Apples
Gently stir in those juicy apple chunks. Don’t overmix—just enough so they’re evenly spread throughout.
5. Bake to Golden Perfection
Scoop heaping spoonfuls of batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. They won’t spread much, so shape them into little fritter-like mounds. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
6. Glaze ‘Em Up
While cooling, mix powdered sugar together, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over the warm fritters and let it set (if you have the patience). Or, you know, just eat one immediately because warm apple fritters are basically happiness.
✔ Use firm apples – Soft apples turn mushy when baked. Granny Smith and Honeycrisp hold up best.
✔ Don’t overmix – A few lumps in the batter are totally fine. Overmixing makes them dense.
✔ Eat them fresh – They’re best the day you bake them. But if you have leftovers, warm them in the oven for that fresh-from-the-bakery taste.
✔ Double the glaze – Because more glaze is never a bad idea.
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