Absolutely! Here’s a delicious and easy Warm Baked Apple Fritters recipe — all the comforting flavor of classic fritters, but baked instead of fried for a lighter twist. Perfect for fall mornings, weekend brunch, or a cozy dessert!
🍎 Warm Baked Apple Fritters
✨ Ingredients
For the fritters:
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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½ cup milk
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
For the glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
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Flour
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Baking powder
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Cinnamon
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Salt
3. Mix wet ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk:
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Eggs
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Milk
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Melted butter
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Vanilla extract
4. Combine & fold in apples
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the diced apples. Do not overmix.
5. Scoop fritters
Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. They’ll bake into rustic, uneven mounds — just like fritters should.
6. Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
7. Make the glaze
While fritters bake, mix:
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Powdered sugar
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Vanilla
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Just enough milk to make a pourable glaze
8. Glaze the fritters
Let fritters cool slightly, then drizzle glaze over the warm tops. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
📝 Tips & Variations
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Add-ins: Toss in chopped pecans or a dash of nutmeg for extra autumn flavor.
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Make-ahead: Store unglazed fritters in an airtight container. Reheat and glaze just before serving.
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Healthier glaze: Sub milk with maple syrup or apple cider for a refined sugar–free glaze.
