Name: Baked Apple Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 to 4 cups canola oil (for greasing or light frying, optional if baking in a greased pan); 3 cups diced Fuji apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 3 large or 4 medium apples, approx 375 g); 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (190 g); ⅓ cup granulated sugar (65 g); 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ cup whole milk (120 ml); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (45 g); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 cups confectioners sugar (240 g); 4 to 5 tablespoons milk or water (60 to 75 ml); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Description

These Baked Apple Fritters are a healthier twist on the classic fried treat, featuring tender apple pieces in a lightly spiced batter, baked to golden perfection and topped with a sweet cinnamon vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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For the fritters:

3 to 4 cups canola oil (for greasing or light frying, optional if baking in a greased pan)
3 cups diced Fuji apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 3 large or 4 medium apples, approx 375 g)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (190 g)
⅓ cup granulated sugar (65 g)
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup whole milk (120 ml)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (45 g)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the glaze:

2 cups confectioners sugar (240 g)
4 to 5 tablespoons milk or water (60 to 75 ml)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
Toss diced apples with lemon juice and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In another bowl, combine milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
Drop batter by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing fritters about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 15–18 minutes or until fritters are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While fritters bake, prepare the glaze by whisking confectioners sugar, milk (or water), vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth. Adjust thickness by adding more liquid or sugar as needed.
Drizzle glaze over warm fritters before serving.

Notes

Fuji apples work well for their sweetness and firmness but feel free to substitute with other apple varieties.
You can lightly fry fritters in canola oil for a traditional crispier texture if preferred.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert, Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American