Here’s a simple, delicious recipe for Baked Apple Fritters—all the flavor of fried fritters but lighter and baked in the oven.
Ingredients (makes about 8 fritters)
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. - Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. - Mix wet ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter. - Combine and fold in apples
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the diced apples. The batter will be thick. - Spoon fritters
Drop spoonfuls of batter (about 1/4 cup each) onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them. - Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly. - Optional glaze
In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm fritters before serving.
💡 Tips:
- For extra crisp edges, spray the tops lightly with cooking spray before baking.
- Add a pinch of cardamom or ginger to the batter for a warm spice twist.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
If you want, I can also give you a quick one-bowl version that takes under 30 minutes total and is perfect for last-minute cravings. Do you want me to do that?
