Description
These Baked Apple Fritters are a healthier twist on the classic deep-fried version, packed with chunks of juicy apple and sweet cinnamon, finished with a light glaze. A comforting fall treat that's quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup milk of choice
2 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups finely chopped apples (peeled or unpeeled)
Optional: 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
For the glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk of choice
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a muffin tin or baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and optional nutmeg.
- Stir in the applesauce, milk, coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chopped apples.
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking surface, shaping into small mounds.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, and the tops are lightly golden.
- While the fritters bake, whisk together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
- Let the fritters cool slightly before drizzling with glaze. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based milk (like almond or oat milk) and coconut oil instead of butter.
Add a handful of chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for some added crunch.
Experiment with other spices like ground ginger or cloves to bring in more fall flavors.
If you prefer a sweeter glaze, adjust the powdered sugar in the glaze to taste.
To store: Keep the fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To reheat: Microwave for 10-15 seconds or warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
