Description
Enjoy the classic flavors of apple fritters in a healthier baked version! Soft, tender, and bursting with cinnamon-spiced apples, these fritters are drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze for the perfect breakfast or snack treat.
Ingredients
For the Fritters:
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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¾ cup white whole wheat flour
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½ cup brown sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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½ teaspoon nutmeg
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¼ teaspoon allspice
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¼ teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
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½ cup milk
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped apple
For the Glaze:
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1 cup confectioner’s sugar
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
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In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
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Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
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Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chopped apples gently.
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Drop batter by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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While fritters bake, whisk together confectioner’s sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
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Drizzle glaze over warm fritters before serving.
Notes
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
These fritters can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days but are best eaten fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple fritters, baked fritters, cinnamon fritters, healthy fritters, breakfast recipe, snack recipe