Description
Homemade Baked Apple Fritters deliver golden comfort straight from your kitchen, bringing sweet autumn nostalgia with each crisp bite. Warm cinnamon and tender apple chunks create delightful pastry perfection you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Fruits:
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- 1 teaspoon (2.5 grams) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.6 grams) ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for optimal non-stick performance.
- Create a dry mixture by combining flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- In a separate bowl, blend milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly incorporated.
- Gently merge wet and dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a light texture.
- Carefully incorporate diced apples into the batter, ensuring uniform dispersion throughout the mixture.
- Portion the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, allowing approximately 2 inches between each fritter for proper expansion during baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until fritters achieve a golden-brown exterior and pass the toothpick test for internal doneness.
- Transfer fritters to a wire rack, allowing brief cooling to set their structure.
- Craft a smooth glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze generously over warm fritters, creating an enticing finish.
- Serve immediately to enjoy maximum flavor and textural quality.
Notes
- Swap fresh apples with dried or canned fruits like pears or peaches for unique flavor variations.
- Use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour blend to accommodate different dietary needs and create a healthier version.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a more nutritious treat.
- For extra texture and nutrition, sprinkle chopped nuts or seeds on top of the fritters before baking to add crunch and protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg