These Baked Apple Fritters are a healthier take on the classic fried version, offering all the delicious flavors of warm cinnamon-spiced apples without the extra oil. Made with a mix of white and whole wheat flours, and topped with a simple vanilla glaze, these fritters are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack. The combination of tender baked dough and juicy apples creates a cozy, comforting treat that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients:
For the Fritters:
- 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, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup milk (higher fat content for richer flavor)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apple (peeled and diced)
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (higher fat percentage works best)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
- Cut in the butter: Add the cold butter pieces to the dry mixture. With a pastry cutter or your fingertips, mix the butter into the flour until you achieve a texture similar to coarse sand.
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Shape the fritters: Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop small mounds of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten them with the back of a spoon, as they won’t spread much during baking.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fritters are golden brown and firm to the touch. Allow them to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes while you prepare the glaze.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioner’s sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze the fritters: Once the fritters have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the tops using a spoon or a piping bag for more precision.
Conclusion:
These Baked Apple Fritters are a delightful way to enjoy a classic treat without the guilt of frying. The tender, spiced dough combined with sweet, juicy apples creates a perfect balance of flavors. The rich vanilla glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness to complete this treat. Serve these fritters for a weekend brunch or as a dessert, and they’ll quickly become a family favorite.
Baked Apple Fritters with Vanilla Glaze
These baked apple fritters are made with a mix offlours, spiced apples, and topped with a simple vanilla glaze. A healthierversion of the classic fritter that's easy to make and delicious.
Ingredients
For the Fritters:
- 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 cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup milk higher fat content for richer flavor
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apple peeled and diced
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk higher fat percentage works best
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
- Cut in the butter: Add the cold butter pieces to the dry mixture. With a pastry cutter or your fingertips, mix the butter into the flour until you achieve a texture similar to coarse sand.
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Shape the fritters: Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop small mounds of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten them with the back of a spoon, as they won’t spread much during baking.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fritters are golden brown and firm to the touch. Allow them to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes while you prepare the glaze.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioner’s sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze the fritters: Once the fritters have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the tops using a spoon or a piping bag for more precision.