Description
Cozy and comforting warm baked apple fritters made with simple ingredients, featuring soft centers, crisp edges, and spiced apple flavor—no frying required.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in the finely diced apples evenly.
- Drop mounds of batter onto the baking sheet using a spoon or scoop, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 14–18 minutes until lightly golden and set in the center.
- Cool slightly before serving to maintain their soft interior.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for texture.
- Include extra spices like cloves or allspice for more warmth.
- Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze once cooled for added sweetness.
- Store in an airtight container at room temp for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a 300°F oven to maintain texture and warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
