These warm, cinnamon-spiced fritters are packed with fresh apples and baked to golden perfection—no frying needed! Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, they’re the ultimate fall treat.
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (or apple pie spice)
- 2 large apples, peeled & diced (Honeycrisp for sweet, Granny Smith for tart)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk (adjust for thickness)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
(Optional: Add ½ tsp lemon zest to glaze for brightness!)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder + baking soda
- Salt + cinnamon + nutmeg
3. Combine Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, beat eggs, then mix in:
- Milk
- Melted butter
- Vanilla
- Fold in diced apples.
4. Make the Batter
- Pour wet ingredients into dry; stir just until combined (batter will be thick).
5. Bake
- Drop ¼-cup scoops onto the baking sheet (space 2″ apart).
- Bake 15-18 mins until golden.
6. Glaze & Serve
- Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm fritters.
Pro Tips
🔸 For crispier edges: Broil 1-2 mins after baking.
🔸 Add texture: Mix in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
🔸 Make ahead: Freeze unglazed fritters; reheat and glaze before serving.
Nutrition (per fritter): ~180 kcal | Makes: 12 fritters
These easy baked fritters are soft inside, lightly crisp outside, and bursting with apple flavor—perfect with coffee on a chilly morning! ☕🍂
Variation: Swap apples for pears or pumpkin purée for a twist! 🍐🎃
