Description
If you’re craving a cozy, cinnamon-scented breakfast that tastes like a hug in pastry form, these Baked Apple Fritters are your answer. Each bite is soft, warm, and filled with tender apple chunks — and since they’re baked, not fried, you get all the comfort without the grease. They’re perfect for chilly mornings, lazy weekends, or when you just want your kitchen to smell like fall.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Get the Oven Ready
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper — trust me, this step saves you from scrubbing later and keeps your fritters from sticking.
- Mix Up the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Make sure the spices are evenly distributed — that’s where all the warm, cozy flavor comes from.
- Whisk the Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This will help give your fritters that tender, fluffy texture.
- Make the Batter
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold everything together until no flour streaks remain. Don’t overmix — that’s the secret to light fritters instead of dense ones.
- Now, toss in the diced apples and stir just until they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Shape and Bake
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each. They’ll puff up as they bake!
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the fritters are golden brown and your kitchen smells like heaven.
- Whip Up the Glaze
- While the fritters bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth. The glaze should be thick enough to drizzle but not too runny.
- Glaze and Serve
- Let the fritters cool for a few minutes (you want them warm, not hot), then spoon or drizzle the glaze over each one. Watch it set into a glossy finish that makes them look straight out of a bakery window.
Notes
- Add a Crunchy Twist: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the glaze for texture and extra flavor.
- Want More Spice? Add a pinch of ground ginger or cloves to the dry mix for a little warmth.
- Best When Fresh: These fritters taste incredible right out of the oven, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Pop them in the microwave for 10 seconds to bring back that fresh-baked goodness.
- Make Ahead: Bake the fritters ahead of time, freeze them unglazed, and warm them up before adding the glaze when you’re ready to serve. Perfect for busy mornings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg