Baked Apple Fritters 🍎🍩
📝 Description
Baked Apple Fritters are a lighter version of the classic fried treat. These soft, fluffy fritters are packed with sweet apple pieces, warm cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, then finished with a simple glaze for the perfect bakery-style sweetness. Baking instead of frying keeps them lighter while still delivering that comforting apple-spice flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Fritters
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup sugar
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1½ teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
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¼ teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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⅓ cup milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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1½ cups apples, peeled and diced (about 2 small apples)
For the Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tablespoons milk
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a bowl whisk together:
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flour
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sugar
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baking powder
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cinnamon
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nutmeg
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salt
3️⃣ Combine the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl mix:
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eggs
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milk
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vanilla extract
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melted butter
4️⃣ Make the Batter
Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
Fold in the diced apples.
5️⃣ Shape the Fritters
Scoop spoonfuls of batter onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each mound.
6️⃣ Bake
Bake for 14–18 minutes until golden and cooked through.
7️⃣ Glaze the Fritters
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle or brush glaze over warm fritters.
🍽️ Tips
✔ Use Granny Smith apples for a sweet-tart flavor.
✔ Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
✔ Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes, substitute the flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
Q: How should I store baked apple fritters?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 4 days.
Q: Can I freeze them?
Yes. Freeze unfrosted fritters for up to 2 months and glaze after reheating.
Q: Can I air-fry them instead of baking?
Yes. Air fry at 180°C / 350°F for about 8–10 minutes until golden.
