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Easy Baked Apple Fritters with Cinnamon Sugar and Vanilla Glaze

Close-up of three golden brown baked apple fritters coated in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with white glaze.
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You can make these baked apple fritters to get the comfort of the classic treat without deep frying. This recipe gives you tender centers and a sweet glaze, perfect for a simple breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced small
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping: 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Vanilla Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples with 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar. Set this aside.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In a third bowl, whisk the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
  6. Fold the sugared diced apples into the batter until they are evenly distributed.
  7. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. While the fritters bake, prepare the cinnamon sugar topping by mixing 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow dish.
  10. Once the fritters are done, let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Carefully remove them and immediately roll the tops in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place them on a wire rack to cool further.
  11. Prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, a drop at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  12. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm or cooled fritters before serving.

Notes

  • For a slightly crispier edge, you can lightly spray the tops of the batter with cooking spray before baking.
  • If you want a stronger apple flavor, use slightly smaller apple pieces.
  • You can substitute buttermilk for regular milk for a slightly tangier flavor in the batter.

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