Description
Delicious and easy-to-make baked apple fritters that are perfect for a fall dessert. These fritters are light, fluffy, and bursting with sweet apple flavor, topped with a delightful vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add apples: Toss the diced apples with lemon juice, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Bake: Scoop batter onto the baking sheet, flatten, and bake for 14-16 minutes until golden brown.
- Make glaze: While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters and let it set before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
