Baked Apple Fritters Recipe – A Healthier, Delicious Treat!
If you’re craving a delightful treat that captures the comforting essence of fall, look no further than these Baked Apple Fritters! With their soft and fluffy texture filled with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples, these guilt-free fritters are baked to perfection rather than fried. They make for an ideal breakfast or snack and can be whipped up in under 30 minutes, filling your home with a warm aroma that’s hard to resist. Drizzled with a sweet glaze, they’re sure to become a family favorite for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- 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, and diced
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; then stir in the diced apples.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each fritter. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm fritters before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (65g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg