Description
A soft, oven-baked version of the classic apple fritter, packed with fresh fruit and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups finely chopped apples
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
Step 3: Combine eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
Step 4: Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and fold until just combined.
Step 5: Gently fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed.
Step 6: Scoop 1/4 cup portions onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly into fritter shapes.
Step 7: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 8: Drizzle with a glaze made of powdered sugar and milk while still slightly warm.
Notes
Use tart apples for the best flavor balance. Do not overmix the batter to keep the texture light and airy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
