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Warm & Crispy Baked Apple Fritters with Simple Vanilla Glaze

A close-up of several golden brown baked apple fritters stacked on a white plate, drizzled generously with white glaze.
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Make classic comfort food lighter by baking these apple fritters instead of frying them. You get tender centers packed with apple and cinnamon, and satisfyingly crisp edges, all finished with a sweet vanilla glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 1 cup peeled, cored, and finely diced apple (about 1 medium apple)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°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, cinnamon, salt, and granulated sugar.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter 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 apple pieces gently.
  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, 1 tablespoon of milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, a drop 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 before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. While the fritters are still warm, drizzle the vanilla glaze over the tops. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • For crispier edges, you can lightly spray the tops of the batter with cooking spray before baking.
  • Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best texture after baking.
  • If you prefer a cinnamon glaze, substitute 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon into the glaze mixture instead of vanilla extract.

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