Description
Baked Apple Fritters are a healthier alternative to fried versions, featuring the sweetness of apples combined with warm spices. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar) in a large bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients (milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract) in another bowl.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients together gently until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples evenly into the batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters and serve immediately.
Notes
Best served warm; can be paired with coffee or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: apple fritters, baked fritters, dessert, healthy snacks