Baked Apple Fritters
Deliciously sweet and fluffy apple fritters baked to golden perfection, perfect for breakfast or a quick treat!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 tablespoons cold butter cubed
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup diced apples
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Blend the cold butter into the dry ingredients until it forms coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla extract, and egg. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until combined. Fold in the chopped apples.
- Drop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet using 1/4-cup scoops. For smaller fritters, use a heaping tablespoon.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown and the centers are set. For smaller fritters, begin checking for doneness at 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer the fritters to a wire rack.
- Switch your oven to broil. While it preheats, prepare the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Brush a thin layer of glaze over the fritters. Place them under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, until the glaze bubbles and the tops turn lightly golden.
- Carefully remove the fritters and brush the remaining glaze over them while they are still warm. Allow the glaze to set, then enjoy!