Description
These Warm Baked Apple Fritters are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and studded with tender diced apples, these baked fritters are soft and golden, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
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For the Fritters:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the fritters bake evenly and do not stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended, creating a fragrant and flavorful base for the batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing. Then, carefully fold in the diced apples to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
- Shape Fritters: Using a spoon, drop mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping each mound into small rounds to form the fritters.
- Bake: Bake the fritters for about 15-18 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Prepare Glaze: While the fritters bake, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the fritters are cool enough to handle, drizzle or dip them in the glaze. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving to enjoy the perfect sweet finish.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the fritters tender and light.
- You can substitute apples with pears for a different fruity twist.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based milk and butter substitutes.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
