Description
Baked Apple Fritters are the perfect fall treat, combining warm spices and fresh apples into a delightful pastry that’s baked to perfection. These fritters are healthier than traditional fried versions, making them a guilt-free indulgence for your seasonal gatherings or cozy weekend breakfasts. With a tender texture and a sweet glaze, they’re sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven alongside coffee or tea, or serve them as a festive dessert with ice cream. Whip up this easy recipe and savor the flavors of autumn all season long!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apple
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Add this to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet with enough space between each fritter.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom.
- Cool slightly before glazing with a mixture of confectioner's sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg