Description
Enjoy these warm and flavorful Baked Apple Fritters with a smooth lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, these fritters are a healthier alternative to the fried version, packed with tender apple chunks and delicious spices.
Ingredients
For the Fritters:
- 2 medium firm apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 teaspoons water (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples – Peel, core, and dice the apples. Toss with cinnamon and sugar.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients – Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar.
- Combine Wet Ingredients – Beat egg, add milk and vanilla.
- Stir Everything Together – Mix wet into dry ingredients, fold in apples.
- Bake the Fritters – Spoon batter onto a baking sheet, bake at 375°F for 15-18 minutes.
- Make the Glaze – Whisk sugar, lemon juice, and water for glaze.
- Glaze and Serve – Drizzle glaze over cooled fritters and enjoy!
Notes
- Apple Variety: Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results.
- Mixing: Avoid overmixing to keep fritters light.
- Oven Preheating: Preheat fully for even baking.
- Parchment Paper: Prevent sticking with parchment paper.
- Glaze Consistency: Adjust for desired drizzling texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
