Baked Apple Fritters Recipe – A Healthier, Delicious Treat!
Indulge in the sweet, warm flavors of our Baked Apple Fritters, a healthier take on a classic favorite. These delightful fritters are soft and fluffy, bursting with tender cinnamon-spiced apples, and are baked to perfection—no frying required! Drizzled with a creamy glaze, they make an ideal treat for breakfast, a midday snack, or dessert. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up these scrumptious fritters in under 30 minutes. Perfectly versatile and easy to customize, these baked apple delights are sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 fritters 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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, diced)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; stir in the diced apples.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet with space in between each fritter.
- Bake for about 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Allow fritters to cool slightly before drizzling with glaze and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg