Baked apple fritters are a lighter, oven-baked version of traditional apple fritters. They are soft pastries filled with chunks of apples, cinnamon, and sugar, then often finished with a sweet glaze. 🍎🍩
Key Ingredients
- Apples – diced (often tart varieties like Granny Smith)
- Flour
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Milk
- Baking powder
- Cinnamon
- Optional glaze: powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla
Simple Baked Apple Fritters Recipe
1. Preheat oven: 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix dry ingredients:
- 1½ cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
3. Add wet ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
4. Fold in apples:
- 1½ cups diced apples
5. Bake:
- Drop spoonfuls onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake 15–18 minutes until golden.
6. Glaze (optional):
Mix powdered sugar with a little milk and drizzle over warm fritters.
Why Bake Instead of Fry?
- Less oil and fewer calories
- Easier and less messy
- Still gives soft inside and lightly crisp outside
Serving Ideas
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Serve warm with caramel sauce
- Pair with coffee or tea
✅ Baked apple fritters are warm, cinnamon-spiced treats that are easier and healthier than fried fritters.
If you want, I can also share a 20-minute air fryer apple fritter recipe that tastes very close to the fried version. 🍏🍩
