Baked and Glazed Apple Fritters
Apple Fritters are the perfect autumn and winter snack. They come in all preparations from fried to baked, served with caramel sauce to a simple cinnamon sugar drizzle. In this recipe, I've obviously chosen the latter of both choices. Baked and glazed makes the recipe easier and quicker to get into
PREP TIME: 20 minutes | COOK TIME: 10 minutes | SERVINGS: 24 fritters
Ingredients for the fritters:
- 2 medium apples peeled & diced (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup melted butter, cooled slightly
- 1 tsp vanilla
Ingredients for the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 Tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon
Method for the fritters:
Preheat oven to 375℉. Line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
Prepare the apples by peeling and dicing them into ⅛- to ¼-inch cubes. They need to be quite small, but not so small they become too mushy in the bake.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Whisk eggs, and add them to the dry ingredients along with the milk, slightly cooled melted butter, and vanilla. Mix just until combined, then fold in the chopped apples.
Using a medium-sized cookie scoop (about 2 Tbsp), scoop the dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. You should be able to fit 20 on a standard half-sheet pan.
Bake 18-22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let fritters cool for five minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet or parchment paper.
Method for the glaze:
While the fritters are baking, sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps. Add the cinnamon and whisk to combine. Add the milk and vanilla and whisk until you have a smooth glaze.
After the fritters have been transferred to the wire rack, drizzle just enough glaze over them to coat them. This layer will soak into the warm fritters. Let them cool, then drizzle slowly again.
Enjoy with a tall glass of cold milk, warm apple cider, a cup of black tea with milk, or a cup of coffee. These fritters are the perfect morning bite, afternoon snack, or midnight put-me-to-bed!
Notes:
Use apples that holds up to heat and maintain their flavor. For a more tart flavor, use something like a Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Cortland. Cortlands are slower to oxidize (turn brown once cut), making them a great choice. For something sweeter try a Honey Crisp, Fuji, or Gala. I love all these apples, but I'd probably choose a Fuji every time.
Bon Appétit!
Tammy Circeo, Freelance Recipe Writer
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