Description
Baked Apple Fritters are the perfect treat to usher in the fall season! These delightful pastries combine the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg with fresh, juicy apples for a cozy dessert that’s both satisfying and healthier than traditional fried fritters. With a sweet glaze that adds an irresistible finish, these fritters are perfect for family gatherings, brunches, or simply enjoying at home. Ready in just under 30 minutes, they make for a quick yet impressive addition to any autumn table.
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
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apple
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
- Cut cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour this into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped apples.
- Drop spoonfuls (about 1/4 cup) of batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before glazing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (55g)
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 118mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 28mg