Description
Baked Apple Fritters are the perfect autumn treat, blending warm spices and fresh apples into a delightful snack that’s healthier than traditional fried versions. These scrumptious fritters are baked until golden brown and topped with a sweet glaze, making them an irresistible choice for brunch, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll want to whip up these fritters every weekend from now until Christmas. Enjoy them warm with a scoop of ice cream or drizzled with caramel sauce for a decadent twist!
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 butter (cold and cut into pieces)
- 1/2 Cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Cup chopped apple
- 1 Cup confectioner's sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk, egg, and vanilla extract; then combine with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently fold in chopped apples.
- Drop heaping 1/4 cup-fulls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking confectioner's sugar, milk, and vanilla extract; brush over fritters before broiling for an additional 2-4 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg