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The Ultimate Crispy-Edged, Tender-Centered Baked Apple Fritters with Vanilla Cinnamon Glaze

Close-up of several golden brown baked apple fritters drizzled generously with white vanilla glaze.
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Make these baked apple fritters for a lighter take on the classic treat. They bake up crispy on the edges with a tender center, full of warm apples and cinnamon, finished with a simple vanilla glaze. This recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced small
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, cooled slightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray the paper with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the diced apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each mound. You should get about 12 to 14 fritters.
  7. Bake for 14 to 17 minutes, or until the edges look golden brown and the centers are set.
  8. While the fritters bake, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, a half teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  9. Remove the baked apple fritters from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm fritters. Let the glaze set slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For crispier edges, you can lightly spray the tops of the fritters with cooking spray before baking.
  • If you prefer a stronger apple flavor, use a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples.
  • You can substitute almond milk for regular milk to make this recipe lower in lactose.

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