Description
Warm, golden Baked Apple Fritters offer a healthier twist on classic fried pastries from American bakeries. Cinnamon-spiced apples nestled in a light, fluffy batter create a comforting treat you’ll crave with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large apples (finely diced, peeled, and cored)
- 1 ¼ cups (156 grams) plain flour
- 2 lightly beaten eggs
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) white sugar
- ¼ cup (55 grams) dark brown sugar
- Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Spices, Leavening, and Liquids:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) dairy milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing it or lining with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until the dry ingredients are uniformly combined.
- Create a separate bowl for wet ingredients, whisking together whole milk, large eggs, unsalted melted butter, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, using careful strokes to combine. Allow small lumps to remain in the batter to ensure a tender texture.
- Peel and dice crisp apples into small, uniform pieces, then carefully fold them into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Use a measuring scoop to drop batter portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them generously to allow room for expansion during baking.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and a slightly risen appearance that indicates doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let the fritters rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust the cooled fritters with a delicate layer of powdered sugar just before serving to add a touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Elevate your baking game with these delightful apple fritters that transform the classic fried treat into a healthier, oven-baked version.
- Perfectly captures the essence of fall flavors with warm cinnamon and sweet apples nestled in a light, tender batter.
- Choose crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to provide the best balance of texture and flavor in these fritters.
- Customize your batch by adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for an extra layer of warm, aromatic spice.
- Store leftover fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, reheating briefly in the oven to restore their crisp exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg