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Baked Apple Fritters

Baked Apple Fritters are a delightful twist on the classic deep-fried treat, offering warm spiced apples in a soft, golden pastry with a light glaze. Baked instead of fried, these fritters deliver comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, making them perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Fritters
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 apples peeled & diced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
For the Glaze
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Small skillet (for sautéing apples)
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Prep the Oven
    Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cook the Apples
    Sauté the diced apples with butter and brown sugar until soft and caramelized.
  3. Mix the Dry Ingredients
    In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Mix the Wet Ingredients
    In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Combine Everything
    Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir gently until just combined.
  6. Add the Apples
    Fold the warm apples into the batter so every scoop has fruit.
  7. Scoop Onto the Tray
    Drop small mounds of batter onto the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
  8. Bake Until Golden
    Bake for 12–15 minutes until the tops look golden and lightly crisp.
  9. Mix the Glaze and Drizzle Over the Fritters
    Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth, then pour the glaze over the warm fritters so it melts gently into their soft cracks.
  10. Serving
    I like serving these warm with extra glaze or a dusting of cinnamon sugar. A scoop of vanilla ice cream beside them makes the whole plate feel extra cozy.