Baked Apple Fritters
Nothing beats the comforting aroma of warm, spiced apples wrapped in a golden, pillowy dough—except when you can bake them instead of frying! These baked apple fritters deliver all the cinnamon-kissed, apple-packed goodness you love, without the extra oil.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
Apples
- 2 cups apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tbsp butter for sautéing
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Fritter Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until softened. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, brown sugar, yogurt, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then gently stir in the cooled apples.
- Using a spoon, scoop small mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters and let it set before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, bake at 375°F and broil for the last 1-2 minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.