🍎 Baked Apple Fritters (Mediterranean-Inspired)
Light • Lower-Fat • Cinnamon-Spiced • Honey-Glazed
⭐ Ingredients
For the Fritters
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2 medium apples, peeled & diced (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp olive oil (Mediterranean twist)
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1 egg
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⅓ cup Greek yogurt
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¼ cup honey or maple syrup
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup whole-wheat flour or oat flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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Pinch of salt
For the Honey Glaze (Mediterranean Style)
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp warm water
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Optional: a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest
🥣 Instructions
1. Prepare the Apples
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Toss diced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
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Optional: sauté apples for 2 minutes in a teaspoon of olive oil to soften (extra flavor!).
2. Make the Batter
In a bowl, whisk together:
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egg
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Greek yogurt
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honey
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olive oil
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vanilla
In another bowl, combine:
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flour
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baking powder
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cinnamon
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nutmeg
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pinch of salt
Add dry ingredients to wet and mix gently.
Fold in the apples.
3. Shape the Fritters
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Scoop small mounds of batter (¼ cup each) and lightly flatten with a spoon.
4. Bake
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Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden and puffed.
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Broil the tops for 1–2 minutes for that classic fritter look.
🍯 5. Glaze
Mix honey + warm water.
Brush over warm fritters immediately.
🍽 How to Serve
Perfect with:
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Greek yogurt
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A sprinkle of cinnamon
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Fresh fruit
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Tea or coffee
Serve warm or room temp — they stay moist thanks to yogurt + apples.
💡 Mediterranean Enhancements
Add any of these:
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1 tbsp raisins or chopped dates
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A few chopped walnuts
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A pinch of orange zest
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A drop of rosewater for Levantine flavor
