Here’s a cozy recipe for Warm Baked Apple Fritters — soft, tender bites filled with cinnamon-spiced apples, baked instead of fried for a lighter treat!
🍎 Warm Baked Apple Fritters
Servings: 6 | Prep Time: 15 min | Bake Time: 20–25 min
Ingredients:
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2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Fuji), peeled, cored, and finely diced
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup milk
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp melted butter or vegetable oil
Optional glaze:
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk
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1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
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Prepare dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. -
Mix wet ingredients:
In another bowl, beat together milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter. -
Combine:
Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined. Fold in diced apples. -
Spoon batter:
Drop spoonfuls of batter (about 2 tbsp each) onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. -
Bake:
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center. -
Optional glaze:
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm fritters.
Tips:
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For extra crunch, sprinkle a bit of sugar on top before baking.
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Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or ground cloves for warm spice notes.
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Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Want a gluten-free or air fryer version?
