Baked Apple Fritters A Cozy Fall Treat You’ll Love
Craving something warm, sweet, and full of cinnamon-spiced apple goodness? These Baked Apple Fritters are soft, fluffy, and loaded with chunks of fresh apples. Finished with a simple vanilla glaze and broiled for that golden touch, they’re the perfect cozy fall treat for breakfast, snacking, or sharing with loved ones. 🍂☕✨
No deep frying needed—these healthier apple fritters are baked to perfection and made with wholesome ingredients like white whole wheat flour and brown sugar. 🍯
🍏 Ingredients for Baked Apple Fritters
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped apples 🍎
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour 🍚
- ¾ cup white whole wheat flour 🌾
- ½ cup brown sugar 🍯
- 2 tsp baking powder 🥄
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon 🌿
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg 🌰
- ¼ tsp allspice 🍂
- ¼ tsp salt 🧂
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed 🧈
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk 🥛
- 1 large egg 🥚
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
✨ For the Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 🍚
- 2 tbsp milk 🥛
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
👩🍳 Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly. 🥣
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla. Pour into the dry mixture and stir gently. 🥛🍦
- Fold in the chopped apples until just combined. 🍏
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. 🍩
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 11–13 minutes, or until lightly golden. 🔥
- While warm, brush with glaze and broil for 1–2 minutes for a caramelized finish. ✨
- Drizzle more glaze on top, let it set, and enjoy warm or at room temp! 😍
⏲️ Recipe Notes:
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Bake time: 11–13 minutes
- Calories: ~250 kcal per fritter
- Makes: About 10 fritters
These homemade apple fritters are a must-bake during apple season and make your kitchen smell like a cinnamon dream. They’re soft, cozy, and impossible to resist with a hot cup of coffee. ☕🍎
🍂 Love Apple Desserts? Try These Next:
- Apple Crumble Muffins
- Cinnamon Apple Bread
- Air Fryer Apple Chips
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Baked Apple Fritters 🍎🍩 – A Cozy Fall Treat You’ll Love
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 10 fritters 1x
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
These Baked Apple Fritters are soft, fluffy, and packed with cinnamon-spiced apple chunks—all without deep frying. Glazed with a sweet vanilla icing and broiled for that golden finish, they’re the perfect fall treat for breakfast, snacking, or sharing on a crisp day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
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1 cup chopped apples
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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¾ cup white whole wheat flour
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½ cup brown sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg
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¼ tsp allspice
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¼ tsp salt
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6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
Wet Ingredients:
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½ cup milk
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
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1 cup confectioner’s sugar
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2 tbsp milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
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Add the cubed cold butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
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Fold in the chopped apples.
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Drop large spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each fritter.
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Bake for 11–13 minutes or until lightly golden and set.
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Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by whisking confectioner’s sugar, milk, and vanilla in a bowl.
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Remove fritters from the oven and brush with glaze while still warm.
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Optional: Broil fritters for 1–2 minutes for a caramelized finish (watch closely!).
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Drizzle with more glaze if desired, let set, and enjoy warm or at room temperature
Notes
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These are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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For extra indulgence, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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Try mixing Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples for sweet-tart balance.
