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The Best Crispy-Edged, Tender-Centered Baked Apple Fritters with Vanilla Bean Glaze

A stack of golden brown, freshly glazed baked apple fritters piled high on a light gray plate.
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Make warm, tender baked apple fritters that taste like the classic fried version without the deep frying mess. This easy recipe uses cinnamon and apples for a perfect fall dessert or brunch treat.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, 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. Fold in the diced apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the fritters bake, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  9. Remove the fritters from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
  10. Transfer the warm fritters to a wire rack. Drizzle the vanilla glaze generously over the tops of the warm fritters. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • For crispier edges, you can lightly brush the tops of the batter with melted butter before baking.
  • Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best texture that holds up during baking.
  • If you prefer a stronger spice flavor, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter.

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