Warm Baked Apple Fritters
These Warm Baked Apple Fritters are a lighter version of the classic fried treat. They’re soft, fluffy, packed with fresh apples, and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy fall snack. 🍎✨
🥣 Ingredients
For the Fritters
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg
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½ cup milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1½ cups apples, peeled and diced (about 1–2 apples)
For the Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tablespoons milk
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl whisk together:
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flour
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sugar
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baking powder
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salt
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cinnamon
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl combine:
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melted butter
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egg
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milk
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vanilla extract
Whisk until smooth.
4️⃣ Combine the Batter
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
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Stir gently until just combined.
5️⃣ Add Apples
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Fold in the diced apples.
6️⃣ Form the Fritters
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Drop ¼ cup portions of batter onto the baking sheet.
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Slightly shape them into small mounds.
7️⃣ Bake
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Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and set.
8️⃣ Add the Glaze
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Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Drizzle over the warm fritters.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Serve warm with coffee or tea ☕
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Add caramel sauce drizzle
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Pair with vanilla ice cream 🍨
⭐ Tips
✔ Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
✔ For extra flavor, add ¼ teaspoon nutmeg.
✔ If you want crispier tops, broil fritters for 1–2 minutes after glazing.
If you want, I can also give you:
🍎 Old-Fashioned Fried Apple Fritters (bakery style)
🍏 Apple Fritter Bread (very popular)
🍎 Air Fryer Apple Fritters (super easy).