Description
These cozy, cinnamon-spiced Baked Apple Fritters with Glaze deliver all the goodness of classic fritters—soft centers, golden edges, and sweet vanilla glaze—without the oil or mess of frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup diced apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel, core, and dice apples into small cubes. Toss with a touch of cinnamon.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg, sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined, then fold in the apples.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden and puffed.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm fritters. Optional: glaze again once set for a thicker topping.
Notes
These are perfect for December brunch or cozy winter mornings. To reheat, pop in the microwave for 10 seconds or air fryer for 2 minutes. Freeze up to 2 months—glaze after thawing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: apple fritters, baked apple fritters, holiday baking, Christmas brunch, glazed apple fritters