Description
Delight in these crispy and golden Baked Apple Fritters made with fresh apples and a light, fluffy batter, then finished with a sweet apple cider glaze. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or an afternoon treat, these fritters combine warm spices and tender apple pieces for a taste that feels like fall in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
Main Ingredient
- 2 cups fresh apples, peeled, cored, and diced
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the fritters from sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Cut in butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
- Add wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg with vanilla extract and vanilla yogurt. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in apples: Carefully fold the diced apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed but not overmixing, which could make the batter tough.
- Shape and bake: Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fritters are golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the glaze: While the fritters bake, whisk together powdered sugar and apple cider in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. Adjust the consistency by adding more cider or sugar as needed.
- Glaze the fritters: Once the fritters have cooled slightly on a wire rack, drizzle the apple cider glaze over them. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra texture and flavor, try adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- Use tart apple varieties such as Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
- The glaze can be made thicker or thinner depending on your preference by adjusting the amount of apple cider.
- Store leftover fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Reheat briefly in a warm oven or toaster oven for a fresh-out-of-the-oven taste.
