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Warm Baked Apple Fritters with Cinnamon Glaze

Three golden baked apple fritters stacked on a white plate, generously drizzled with caramel and vanilla glaze.
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You deserve comforting sweets that taste great without much fuss. These baked apple fritters use warm spices to give you a delightful fall dessert experience. This easy recipe skips the deep fryer for a lighter, yet still crispy outside and tender inside treat perfect for brunch or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar and egg until lightened. Whisk in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the diced apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the fritters cool slightly, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon until smooth. Add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  9. Remove the fritters from the tin and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes. Drizzle the warm apple fritters generously with the cinnamon glaze before serving.

Notes

  • For a crispier exterior, you can lightly brush the tops of the batter with melted butter before baking.
  • If you want a stronger apple flavor, toss the diced apples with 1 teaspoon of brown sugar and a pinch of cinnamon before adding them to the batter.
  • This recipe makes soft baked apple fritter bites; for a more donut-like texture, bake them in a donut pan instead of a muffin tin.

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