Baked Apple Fritters

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🍎 Baked Apple Fritters — Soft, Cinnamon-Spiced & Irresistibly Cozy

✨ Introduction

Baked Apple Fritters are a lighter twist on the classic fried bakery favorite — tender on the inside, golden on the outside, and packed with juicy apple chunks and warm cinnamon flavor. Instead of deep-frying, these fritters are oven-baked, making them easier, cleaner, and perfect for everyday baking at home.

They’re wonderful for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or an afternoon treat with tea or coffee. Every bite tastes like autumn comfort, grandma’s kitchen, and fresh-baked happiness.

🧺 Ingredients

For the Fritters

  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Optional Vanilla Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prep

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together:

  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Baking powder
  • Salt

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk:

  • Egg
  • Milk
  • Melted butter
  • Vanilla

Step 4: Combine

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Gently fold in diced apples.

Do not overmix — the batter should be thick and lumpy.

Step 5: Bake

Drop spoonfuls of batter onto prepared baking sheet (about ¼ cup per fritter).

Bake for 12–15 minutes, flip carefully, then bake another 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Step 6: Glaze (Optional but Amazing)

Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle over warm fritters.

🔥 Cooking Methods

🧁 Baked (Healthier Option)

Perfect for everyday treats with less oil and mess.

🍳 Pan-Fried (Classic Method)

Scoop batter into hot oil and fry until golden for traditional crispy fritters.

🍩 Air Fryer

Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.

📜 A Little History

Apple fritters date back to medieval Europe, where cooks mixed fruit into batter and fried it over open fires. Immigrants brought the recipe to America, where it evolved into today’s bakery-style fritter. Traditionally fried, modern baked versions became popular for healthier home baking while keeping the same comforting flavor.

🧠 Formation & Texture

The baking powder creates lift, while diced apples release moisture during baking, making each fritter soft and tender. Cinnamon enhances the apple sweetness, and the glaze adds that classic bakery finish.

❤️ Why Everyone Loves These

  • Warm cinnamon apple flavor
  • Soft inside with golden edges
  • Easy pantry ingredients
  • No deep frying
  • Perfect for kids and adults
  • Smells amazing while baking

Breakfast lovers, dessert fans, and cozy-snack seekers all fall for these fritters fast.

🌟 Conclusion

Baked Apple Fritters are simple, comforting, and packed with homemade goodness. Whether served warm with glaze, plain with coffee, or dusted with powdered sugar, they bring joy to any table.

Once you make them, they’ll quickly become a family favorite.

Happy baking — and enjoy every sweet bite 🍎✨

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