These Baked Apple Fritters deliver all the cozy flavor of classic fried fritters without the deep frying. Packed with tender apple chunks, warm cinnamon spice, and a simple vanilla glaze, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Bake Time: 15–18 minutes
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Total Time: 30–35 minutes
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Servings: 10 fritters
🍳 Equipment
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Mixing bowls
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Whisk
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Baking sheet
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Parchment paper
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Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
🥘 Ingredients
Fritters
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
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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 melted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cups apples, peeled and finely chopped
Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
📝 Ingredient Notes
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Apples: Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best.
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Chopped apples: Small pieces bake evenly.
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Glaze: Adjust thickness with more milk or sugar.
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
4. Combine
Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold in chopped apples.
5. Bake
Drop spoonfuls of batter onto baking sheet.
Bake 15–18 minutes until golden.
6. Glaze
Whisk glaze ingredients.
Drizzle over warm fritters.
📊 Nutrition (Approx per fritter)
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Calories: 210
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Protein: 4g
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Carbs: 34g
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Fat: 7g
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Extra crisp top: Broil for 1–2 minutes after baking.
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Cinnamon glaze: Add ¼ tsp cinnamon to glaze.
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Healthier: Swap half flour for whole wheat flour.
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No glaze: Dust with powdered sugar instead.
