Description
Baked Apple Fritters are the perfect blend of cozy autumn flavors and easy preparation. These delightful treats are healthier than traditional fried fritters, making them a guilt-free indulgence for breakfast, dessert, or a delicious snack. With warm spices, fresh apples, and a sweet glaze, each bite captures the essence of fall and will have your family asking for more. Ready in just 25 minutes, they are ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on a quiet weekend morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apple
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla; add to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in chopped apples.
- Drop heaping 1/4 cup portions onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before glazing with a mixture of confectioner's sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg