When the leaves start turning and there’s a nip in the air, you know it’s time to break out the apples and start baking. And let me tell you, these Baked Apple Fritters are about to become your new fall obsession! They’re easier than pie, healthier than their fried cousins, and so darn good you’ll want to make them every weekend from now ’til Christmas!
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
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flours, brown sugar, baking powder, and spices.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk milk, egg, and vanilla. Add to flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Gently stir in chopped apple.
- Drop by 1/4 Cup-full onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, until bottoms are golden and center is set.
- Remove to a wire rack and turn oven to broil.
- Prepare glaze by whisking confectioner’s sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Brush a thin layer of glaze over fritters. Broil for 2-4 minutes, until tops are golden.
- Brush remaining glaze over warm fritters.
- Allow glaze to harden and serve.
