Description
These Baked Apple Fritters are a delightful and healthier twist on the classic fried fritters. Loaded with diced apples and warm spices, these fritters are baked to perfection and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a muffin tin.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, applesauce, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Blend wet and dry: Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in diced apples.
- Bake: Spoon batter into muffin tin and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Make glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle glaze over cooled fritters and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use Honeycrisp or Fuji apples for a firm texture.
- For added crunch, mix in chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored airtight for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
