Description
Baked Apple Fritters are a deliciously soft and fluffy treat that bring the comforting flavors of warm cinnamon and fresh apples straight to your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful dessert, these fritters are baked rather than fried, offering a lighter take on this classic favorite without compromising taste. Topped with a sweet glaze, they’re sure to be a hit among family and friends. Whip up this easy recipe today and enjoy warm fritters that will keep everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 medium apple (peeled and diced)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for the muffin pan)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease the muffin tin with vegetable oil.
- In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter until fully combined.
- Heat the greased muffin pan in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Add diced apples and apple cider vinegar to the batter just before filling muffin cups.
- Pour batter into hot muffin tins, filling them about halfway.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack before glazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg