Baked Apple Fritters Recipe – A Healthier, Delicious Treat!
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Baked Apple Fritters Recipe – A Healthier, Delicious Treat! These oven-baked fritters are soft, fluffy, and filled with warm cinnamon and sweet apples. Unlike traditional fried versions, this healthier alternative allows you to savor all the classic tastes without the added guilt. Drizzled with a creamy glaze, they make for an irresistible breakfast, snack, or dessert that the whole family will love. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature; either way, every bite is a cozy reminder of home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 fritters 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 2 large apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in diced apples carefully.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet with space between each fritter.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla for the glaze.
- Let fritters cool slightly before drizzling with glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg