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The Ultimate Fluffy Baked Apple Fritters with Warm Cinnamon Glaze

A close-up of several golden brown baked apple fritters drizzled generously with white glaze, sitting on a gray plate.
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Make these easy baked apple fritters in your oven for a lighter take on the classic fair treat. They are crispy on the edges, tender inside, and topped with a simple cinnamon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the finely diced apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You should get about 12 to 14 fritters.
  7. Bake for 14 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the centers are set.
  8. While the fritters bake, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon until smooth. Add more milk, a half teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  9. Remove the baked apple fritters from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  10. Transfer the warm fritters to a wire rack. Drizzle the cinnamon glaze generously over the warm fritters. Serve immediately for the best texture.

Notes

  • For crispier edges on these oven baked apple fritters, you can lightly spray the tops of the batter mounds with cooking spray before baking.
  • If you prefer a stronger apple flavor, you can toss the diced apples with 1 teaspoon of brown sugar and a pinch of cinnamon before adding them to the batter.
  • These tender apple fritters are best eaten the day they are made.

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