Description
Warm Baked Apple Fritters are a delightful fall dessert or snack featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apple-studded batter baked into muffin-sized treats. These fritters are topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, offering a perfect balance of soft texture and rich flavor, ideal for cozy mornings or an indulgent afternoon bite.
Ingredients
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Fritters:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line it with baking cups to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until evenly combined, creating a fragrant spiced base.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well blended, forming a smooth liquid mixture.
- Bring wet and dry together: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the fritters tender.
- Fold in apples: Carefully fold the peeled and diced apples into the batter to evenly distribute them without breaking the pieces.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each nearly full for properly shaped fritters.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
- Prepare the glaze: While the fritters bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (using 2 to 3 tablespoons for desired thickness), and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze the fritters: Once the fritters have cooled slightly but are still warm, dip the tops into the glaze or drizzle the glaze over each fritter to add a sweet finishing touch.
- Serve: Serve the fritters warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- For extra apple flavor and a caramelized touch, sauté the diced apples in 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar before folding them into the batter.
- These fritters are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days without losing freshness.
