Baked Apple Fritters: A Healthier, Delicious Dessert Recipe
Crispy, golden apple fritters with a light and airy batter, studded with tender diced apples, and drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze. A perfect homemade treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 fritters 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying (about 4 cups)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and dice apples into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning (optional). Set aside.
- Make Fritter Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
- Fry Fritters:
- Heat 4 cups of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying in batches of 3-4.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Make Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Glaze Fritters:
- While fritters are still warm, dip them into the glaze or drizzle the glaze over the top.
- Place glazed fritters on a wire rack to allow the glaze to set (about 10-15 minutes).
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter for tender fritters.
- Maintain oil temperature for even cooking.
- Fry in batches to prevent oil temperature from dropping.
- Use fresh oil for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar to the batter or glaze.
- Experiment with spices like cardamom, ginger, or allspice.
- Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Reheat leftover fritters in the oven or microwave.
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