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apple fritters

Delicious Baked Apple Fritters for Guilt-Free Indulgence

These apple fritters are warm, cozy, and baked for a healthier twist on a fall favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 12 fritters
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fritter Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for caramel flavor
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder regular or gluten-free
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 tsp Salt sea or kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon add nutmeg for depth
  • 2 Eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 0.75 cup Milk or almond milk for dairy-free version
  • 0.25 cup Melted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or almond extract for variation
  • 2 cups Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) diced
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar adjust for desired sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Milk or almond milk for dairy-free version
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • ice cream scoop

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined. Stir in diced apples.
  5. Drop dollops of batter onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. While the fritters bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth to form the glaze.
  7. Once fritters are slightly cooled, drizzle glaze over them and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use tart apples for best flavor and avoid overmixing to keep fritters fluffy. Let cool slightly before glazing.

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