Baked Apple Fritters Recipe 🍎✨🍩
Warm, soft, and bursting with cinnamon-spiced apple goodness, these Baked Apple Fritters are a cozy treat you’ll want to make all year long! 🍂 Unlike traditional deep-fried fritters, this version is baked to golden perfection — giving you all the flavor with less oil. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea, these little bites taste like fall in every mouthful.
Ingredients:
For the Fritters:
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
¾ cup milk (whole or 2%)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent browning)
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Prep the apples:
Peel and dice apples into small chunks. Toss with lemon juice and set aside to keep them fresh and crisp.
2. Mix dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Combine wet ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Create the batter:
Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the diced apples.
5. Shape the fritters:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop heaping spoonfuls of batter onto the sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake to golden perfection:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake fritters for 15–18 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
7. Make the glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more milk or sugar if needed.
8. Glaze & serve:
While fritters are still warm, drizzle with glaze or dip the tops for a sweet, glossy finish. Serve immediately for maximum deliciousness!
Tips & Variations:
✅ Use a mix of apple varieties for a more complex flavor.
✅ Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
✅ Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before baking for an extra layer of sweetness.
✅ Try a caramel glaze for a richer dessert vibe.
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 18 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 10–12 fritters
Why you’ll love them:
These Baked Apple Fritters deliver the same cozy, nostalgic taste of the fairground classic but in a healthier baked version. They’re perfect for cozy mornings, holiday brunches, or a sweet snack anytime.