Description
Baked Apple Fritters are a healthier twist on the traditional fried treat, combining tender chunks of apples with a cinnamon-spiced batter. Baked instead of fried, they offer a lighter, less greasy option that’s full of flavor and perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted butter or oil (optional for extra moisture)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the apples: Peel and dice the apples into small chunks.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter/oil if using.
- Combine: Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then fold in the diced apples.
- Scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small mounds.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the fritters are golden brown and firm.
- Make the glaze: Mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled fritters.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of allspice or ginger to the batter.
- You can substitute white flour with whole wheat or gluten-free flour for a healthier option.
- To make it vegan, use flax eggs and plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg