Here’s a delicious baked apple fritters recipe—light, tender, and healthier than fried versions! 🍎✨
Baked Apple Fritters
Ingredients (Makes 12 fritters)
Fritters
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, diced)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk (any kind)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
Optional Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt in a bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients: egg, milk, vanilla, melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry, then fold in diced apples until coated.
- Scoop fritters onto baking sheet (about 2–3 tbsp per fritter) and flatten slightly.
- Bake 15–20 minutes, until golden brown and firm.
- Optional glaze: whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla; drizzle over warm fritters.
Tips for Best Baked Fritters
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp so they hold shape
- Lightly dust the baking sheet with cinnamon for extra flavor
- Serve warm with yogurt, honey, or maple syrup for breakfast or dessert
If you want, I can also give a “healthy version”:
- Lower sugar
- Whole wheat flour
- Baked not fried
- Keto or gluten-free options
Do you want me to do that?
