They’re soft inside, caramelized on the outside, and super easy!
🍎 Baked Apple Fritters
Ingredients (Makes 8–10 fritters)
For the fritters
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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¼ tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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⅓ cup milk
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups chopped apples (any sweet variety—Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala)
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1 tbsp lemon juice (to keep apples fresh)
For the glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prep
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the apples
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Peel and dice apples into small cubes.
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Toss with lemon juice and set aside.
3. Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk:
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Flour
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Sugar
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Baking powder
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Cinnamon
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Nutmeg
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Salt
4. Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk:
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Eggs
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Milk
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Melted butter
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Vanilla
5. Combine
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Fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture.
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Stir in the apples — batter will be thick and chunky.
6. Shape fritters
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Scoop ¼-cup mounds onto the baking sheet.
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Gently flatten the tops for even baking.
7. Bake
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Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and set.
8. Glaze
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Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla into a smooth glaze.
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Dip or drizzle over warm fritters.
Optional Enhancements
🍏 Add raisins or chopped pecans
🍯 Drizzle with caramel
✨ Brush the warm fritters with melted butter + cinnamon sugar
If you want, I can also give you:
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Low-calorie version
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Air-fryer apple fritters
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Gluten-free or dairy-free option
Just tell me!
