Pro Tips from Your Fritter Fairy Godmother
- Use tart, firm apples for the best flavor (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are my go-to)
- Don’t flatten the batter on the baking sheet – they’ll spread just right on their own
- For a maple twist, swap the vanilla in the glaze for maple extract
- Let them cool a bit before diving in (I know it’s hard, but your taste buds will thank you!)
Storing Your Apple Fritter Perfection
Who are we kidding? These won’t last long enough to store! But if you happen to have superhuman willpower:
- They’re best eaten the same day (twist my arm, why don’t you?)
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature
There you have it, darlings! A Baked Apple Fritter recipe that’ll make you the talk of the town. Now, let’s get baking!
Ingredients
For the Fritters:
- 3/4 Cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 Cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 Cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 Tablespoons butter cold and cut into pieces
- 1/2 Cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Cup chopped apple
For the Glaze:
- 1 Cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flours, brown sugar, baking powder, and spices.
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Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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In a small bowl, whisk milk, egg, and vanilla. Add to flour mixture and stir until just combined.
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Gently stir in chopped apple.
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Drop by 1/4 Cup-full onto prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 11-13 minutes, until bottoms are golden and center is set.
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Remove to a wire rack and turn oven to broil.
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Prepare glaze by whisking confectioner’s sugar, milk, and vanilla.
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Brush a thin layer of glaze over fritters. Broil for 2-4 minutes, until tops are golden.
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Brush remaining glaze over warm fritters.
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Allow glaze to harden and serve.
