Baked Apple Fritters 🍏✨

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Crisp on the outside, soft and spiced on the inside—these Baked Apple Fritters are a healthier twist on the classic fried treat. Packed with sweet cinnamon apples and baked to golden perfection, they’re everything you love about fritters without the guilt of deep frying. Drizzled with a simple glaze or enjoyed plain, these fritters are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Let’s get baking!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Healthier Alternative: Baked instead of fried, but still irresistibly delicious.
  • Warm Spiced Flavor: Loaded with cinnamon, nutmeg, and juicy apple chunks for a cozy fall-inspired treat.
  • Quick and Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy mornings or last-minute cravings.
  • Customizable: Add nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Fritters:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with a pinch of cinnamon and sugar to lightly coat. Set aside.

2. Make the Batter

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined—it’s okay if the batter is slightly lumpy.
  4. Gently fold in the cinnamon-coated apple chunks (and nuts, if using).

3. Fill and Bake

  1. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ⅔ full.
  2. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the fritters are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the fritters cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rac


 

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