Description
Homemade baked apple fritters showcase classic American comfort dessert perfection with crisp exterior and tender apple-filled center. Cinnamon-spiced pastry delivers sweet nostalgia and warm bakery charm without deep-frying complications you will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (192 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (192 g) diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring even surface coverage.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute spices and leavening agents evenly.
- In a separate container, blend wet ingredients until smooth and well-incorporated, creating a uniform liquid mixture.
- Gently pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully incorporate diced apples into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Using a scoop or spoon, drop batter portions onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each fritter for expansion.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through to ensure consistent golden-brown coloration and even cooking.
- Allow fritters to cool completely on a wire rack, preventing moisture accumulation and maintaining crisp edges.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until achieving a smooth, drizzling consistency.
- Generously drizzle glaze over cooled fritters, allowing it to set slightly before serving.
Notes
- Opt for firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to prevent excessive moisture and maintain fritter structure.
- Dice apples into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and consistent baking throughout the fritters.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help create a smoother, more consistent batter that blends easily.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense fritters; stir until ingredients are just combined for a light, tender texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 134 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg