Description
Deliciously warm and tender Baked Apple Fritters featuring fresh apples spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, baked to golden perfection and topped with a sweet apple cider glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 2 medium fresh apples, peeled, cored, and diced
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg with the vanilla extract and vanilla yogurt. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the diced fresh apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Shape and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until the fritters are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the fritters bake, whisk together powdered sugar and apple cider in a small bowl until smooth and slightly runny. Adjust the consistency by adding more apple cider if needed.
- Glaze the Fritters: Once the fritters have cooled slightly on a wire rack, drizzle the apple cider glaze generously over the top.
- Serve: Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes, then serve the fritters warm or at room temperature for the best taste.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of ground cloves or allspice.
- Ensure the butter is cold to achieve a tender crumb texture in the fritters.
- The glaze can be adjusted for thickness by adding more powdered sugar or apple cider as needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
