Description

These Baked Apple Fritters are a deliciously tender, cinnamon-spiced treat featuring fresh apples folded into a lightly sweetened batter. Baked to golden perfection and topped with a tangy apple cider glaze, they offer a perfect balance of warmth and sweetness without the heaviness of traditional fried fritters. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert, these fritters bring classic apple flavors to your oven with ease.

Ingredients

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Fritter Batter

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup vanilla yogurt
2 medium fresh apples, peeled, cored, and diced

Apple Cider Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons apple cider

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
Mix Dry Ingredients and Cut in Butter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add Wet Ingredients and Fold in Apples: In a separate bowl, beat the egg with vanilla extract and vanilla yogurt until combined. Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently stir until just combined. Carefully fold in the diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed without overmixing.
Form and Bake Fritters: Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the fritters are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Prepare Apple Cider Glaze: While the fritters are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and apple cider in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more cider for a thinner glaze or more powdered sugar for thickness.
Glaze and Serve: Once fritters have cooled slightly on a wire rack, drizzle the apple cider glaze generously over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute yogurt with a plant-based option and use vegan butter.
Choose crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith for best texture and flavor balance.
Ensure butter is cold to create a tender, flaky texture in the fritters.
Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense fritters.
Store leftover fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.