Baked Apple Fritters

Baked Apple Fritters (Quick & Easy)

These Baked Apple Fritters are soft, lightly spiced, and packed with sweet apple chunks. Unlike traditional fritters, these are baked instead of fried, making them easier and less messy while still delivering that cozy bakery-style flavor. Finished with a sweet glaze, they’re perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

For the Fritters

• 2 cups apples, peeled and chopped

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• ⅓ cup sugar

• 2 tsp baking powder

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• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

• ⅓ cup milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 large egg

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For the Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1½ tbsp milk

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

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3. Combine Wet Ingredients
   In another bowl, mix the milk, vanilla extract, and egg until well blended.

4. Make the Batter
   Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. Fold in Apples
   Gently fold in the chopped apples.

6. Shape the Fritters
   Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small mounds.

7. Bake
   Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the fritters are golden and cooked through.

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8. Prepare the Glaze
   In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth.

9. Glaze the Fritters
   Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters before serving.

Serving Ideas

• Enjoy warm with coffee or tea ☕

• Sprinkle with extra cinnamon sugar

• Serve with vanilla ice cream for dessert