Baked and Glazed Apple Fritters
When you want a small, warming bite of hominess, goodness, and fulfilling taste, look no further than this recipe for Baked and Glazed Apple Fritters. Small bits of apple are stirred into a simple dough warmed by cinnamon and nutmeg, baked to perfection, then glazed for the perfect snack.
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples peeled & diced (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup melted butter cooled slightly
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
FOR THE GLAZE
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 Tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
- Prepare the apples by peeling and dicing them into ⅛-¼-inch cubes. They need to be quite small, but not so small that they become too mushy in the bake.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Whisk eggs, and add them to the dry ingredients along with the milk, slightly cooled melted butter, and vanilla. Mix just until combined, then fold in the chopped apples.
- Using a medium-sized cookie scoop (about 2 Tablespoons), scoop the dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. You should be able to fit 20 on a standard half-sheet pan.
- Bake 18-22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let fritters cool for five minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet or parchment paper.
FOR THE GLAZE
- While the fritters are baking, sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps. Add the cinnamon and whisk to combine. Add the milk and vanilla and whisk until you have a smooth glaze.
- After the fritters have been transferred to the wire rack, drizzle just enough glaze over them to coat them. This layer will soak into the warm fritters. Let them cool, then drizzle slowly again.
- Enjoy with a tall glass of cold milk, warm apple cider, a cup of black tea with milk, or a cup of coffee. Baked and Glazed Apple Fritters are the perfect morning bite, afternoon snack, or midnight put-me-to-bed.
Notes
You want to use an apple that holds up to heat and maintains its flavor. If you want a more tart flavor, you can use something like a Granny Smith, Braeburn, or a Cortland. Cortlands are slower to oxidize (turn brown once cut), making them a great choice.
If you want something sweeter, try a Honey Crisp, Fuji, or Gala. I love all these apples, but I'd probably choose a Fuji every time!