Description
Baked Apple Fritters are the perfect autumn treat that combines the comforting flavors of fresh apples and warm spices. These delightful fritters are baked, not fried, making them a healthier option without sacrificing taste. With a quick prep time of just 10 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack. Topped with a sweet glaze, they become an irresistible addition to any fall gathering. Enjoy them warm with coffee in the morning or as an afternoon snack; these fritters are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 Cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 Cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 Cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 Tablespoons butter (cold and cut into pieces)
- 1/2 Cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Cup chopped apple
- 1 Cup confectioner's sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until resembling coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, and vanilla extract; then combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently fold in chopped apples.
- Drop heaping 1/4 cup portions onto the baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare glaze by whisking confectioner's sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together.
- Brush fritters with glaze after baking and broil for 2–4 minutes until tops are golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg