Craving apple fritters but want a lighter, easier alternative to deep frying? These Baked Apple Fritters are soft, sweet, and packed with juicy apples and warm spices. The dough is baked to golden perfection and topped with a sweet glaze, giving you all the deliciousness of a traditional apple fritter with a fraction of the effort.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup (80ml) whole milk
- 1/4 cup (60ml) apple cider (or additional milk)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp (45g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups (200g) diced apples (peeled, about 2 medium apples)
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk or apple cider
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract