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Warm Baked Apple Fritters with Sweet Cinnamon Glaze

Close-up of several golden brown baked apple fritters drizzled generously with white vanilla glaze.
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A lighter take on classic fritters, these are baked until warm and crispy on the outside with a tender apple-cinnamon center, finished with a simple vanilla glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, cooled slightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely diced peeled apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 2 tablespoons milk
  • For the Glaze: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. 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, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, egg, milk, melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
  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. In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the tops of the batter in the muffin tin.
  8. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. While the fritters cool slightly in the tin for 5 minutes, prepare the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  10. Transfer the warm fritters to a wire rack. Drizzle the cinnamon glaze over the tops of the warm fritters. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use firm, slightly tart apples for the best texture after baking.
  • You can use a donut pan instead of a muffin tin for a more traditional shape.
  • For a crispier exterior, you can lightly spray the tops of the batter with cooking spray before adding the cinnamon sugar topping.

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