Description
Crispy golden “baked apple fritters” offer a guilt-free twist on classic deep-fried treats, marrying wholesome ingredients with irresistible flavor. Sweet cinnamon-spiced apples nestled in a light, airy batter promise a delightful indulgence you’ll crave with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large apples
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Leavening and Binding:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Sweetening and Finishing:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring a non-stick surface for the fritters.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient mixture.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously beat eggs with granulated sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully peel and dice apples into small, uniform cubes, ensuring consistent sizing for even baking and texture.
- Gently fold the apple pieces into the wet ingredients, coating them thoroughly and preventing potential browning.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a slightly lumpy batter forms without overmixing.
- Using a large spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded dollops of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through, until the fritters turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow fritters to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar, creating a delicate, sweet coating that enhances the fritters’ appearance and flavor.
- Serve warm for optimal taste and texture, enjoying the tender apple-studded treats immediately.
Notes
- Prevent apple browning by tossing diced pieces in a bit of lemon juice before mixing into the batter, maintaining their fresh appearance and preventing oxidation.
- Customize the recipe for gluten-sensitive individuals by replacing all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the same delightful texture.
- Enhance the fritters’ nutritional profile by using whole wheat flour or adding a sprinkle of ground flaxseed to the dry ingredients for extra fiber and nutrients.
- Control portion sizes and create uniform fritters by using a small ice cream scoop or measuring spoon when dropping batter onto the baking sheet, ensuring consistent baking and appearance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg