Description

Delight in these warm, homemade Baked Apple Fritters, a healthier twist on the classic fried treat. Made with fresh apples, a blend of warm spices, and finished with a sweet apple cider glaze, these baked fritters are tender, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup vanilla yogurt

Fruit

2 medium fresh apples, peeled, cored, and diced

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 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
Mix dry ingredients and cut in butter: In a large 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 the vanilla extract and vanilla yogurt. Pour this into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the diced apples, being careful not to overmix.
Shape and bake fritters: Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the fritters are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
Prepare apple cider glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and apple cider until smooth and pourable. Adjust the consistency by adding more cider or powdered sugar as needed.
Glaze fritters and serve: Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm fritters. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your baked apple fritters warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweet and tart flavors.
Ensure butter is cold to create a flaky texture in the fritters.
You can substitute vanilla yogurt with plain yogurt plus 1 teaspoon vanilla extract if preferred.
Store leftover fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.
For a crispier glaze, let them sit uncovered for 10 minutes after glazing.