Description
These Baked Apple Fritters are a delightful twist on the classic fried treat, offering a lighter yet equally delicious version. Soft and fluffy on the inside with tender chunks of fresh apples, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and finished with a sweet apple cider glaze, these fritters make a perfect fall dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh apples, peeled and diced
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients and Incorporate Butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Fold in Apples: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, and vanilla yogurt. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the diced fresh apples, being careful not to overmix.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, drop 12 mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the fritters are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Apple Cider Glaze: While the fritters bake, whisk together powdered sugar and apple cider in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the thickness by adding more cider for a thinner glaze or more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze.
- Glaze the Cooled Fritters: Allow the fritters to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Drizzle the apple cider glaze over the warm fritters before serving for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice contrast to the sweet batter.
- Ensure butter is very cold for better texture in the fritters.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep fritters tender and light.
- Glaze consistency can be adjusted to preference; thicker for coating, thinner for drizzling.
- Fritters are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
