Description
Warm, spiced baked apple fritters with a sweet glaze. A healthier twist on a classic treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
- Cool fritters slightly, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Drizzle glaze over warm fritters. Let set before serving.
Notes
- Apple Varieties: Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples work best.
- Dairy-Free: Use almond milk and coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 250 cal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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