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Easy Baked Apple Fritters with Cinnamon Apple Cider Glaze

Three golden brown baked apple fritters topped with a thick caramel glaze, served on a white plate.
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Make tender apple fritters without frying using this simple baked recipe, topped with a sweet cinnamon apple cider glaze.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  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 a toothpick inserted into the center of a fritter comes out clean.
  8. While the fritters bake, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, apple cider, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until smooth.
  9. Remove the fritters from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once the fritters are cool, drizzle the apple cider glaze over the tops. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • Use firm, tart apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture.
  • You can substitute vanilla extract with 1/2 teaspoon of apple pie spice in the batter for a stronger fall flavor.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, use less apple cider. For a thinner glaze, add a few drops more cider.

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