Description
Delightful baked apple fritters from grandma’s kitchen combine crisp apples with warm cinnamon spices. Homemade comfort emerges from golden-brown pastry, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) whole milk
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease to prevent sticking.
- Blend Dry and Wet Components: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and uniform.
- Create Batter: Gently merge liquid ingredients with dry mixture, stirring minimally to avoid toughening the batter. Fold diced apples throughout the mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Shape and Arrange: Scoop batter onto the prepared baking sheet, using approximately 1/4 cup per fritter. Softly flatten each portion with the back of a spoon, maintaining space between them.
- Bake and Assess: Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven. Bake for 14-16 minutes, watching for a golden exterior and checking doneness with a toothpick that comes out clean.
- Glaze and Finish: While fritters are still warm, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth glaze. Generously drizzle or brush the glaze over the fritters, allowing it to set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose Fresh Apples: Select crisp, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp that hold their shape during baking and provide a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold wet and dry ingredients together until just combined to keep fritters light and tender, avoiding a tough, dense texture.
- Control Moisture Levels: Pat diced apples dry with paper towels to prevent excess liquid from making the batter soggy and compromising the fritters’ texture.
- Customize Glaze Options: Experiment with alternative glazes like maple, cream cheese, or cinnamon-infused variations to add unique flavor dimensions and personal touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 146 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg