These Baked Apple Fritters capture all the crispy, glazed, chunky-apple goodness of traditional deep-fried bakery fritters with a lighter, oven-baked approach. Packed with tender chunks of fresh apples and warm cinnamon spice, then finished with a sweet vanilla glaze, they make an incredible weekend morning treat.
Ingredients & Prep
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The Apples: 2 medium tart baking apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and finely diced.
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The Dry Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
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The Wet Ingredients: 2/3 cup whole milk, 2 large eggs (beaten), 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter (melted and cooled), and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
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The Vanilla Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 to 3 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
1.Preheat and Line Pans:Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2.Mix Dry Ingredients:Whisk flour, sugars, baking powder, spices, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and kosher salt until well combined.
3.Combine Wet Ingredients:Whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the whole milk, beaten eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4.Mix Batter and Fold Apples:Gently fold in diced apples.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a rubber spatula just until a thick batter forms (do not overmix). Gently fold in the finely diced apples until evenly distributed.
5.Portion and Bake:Drop 1/4-cup portions onto the baking sheet.
Drop 1/4-cup mounds of the sticky batter onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between them. Press down very slightly to form rough, chunky patties. Bake at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and set.
6.Glaze and Serve:Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm fritters.
While the fritters bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Once the fritters come out of the oven, transfer them to a wire rack and generously drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm fritters. Let set for 10 minutes before enjoying!
