The Healthier, Easier Way to Enjoy a Classic Treat
Imagine this: tender, cake-like dough packed with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples, baked to a golden perfection, and finished with a simple vanilla glaze. These Warm Baked Apple Fritters deliver all the cozy, comforting flavor of the deep-fried classic, but they’re made entirely in the oven. That means less oil, less mess, and more time enjoying that incredible aroma filling your kitchen.
Perfect for a weekend breakfast, a holiday brunch centerpiece, or a satisfying afternoon snack with coffee, these fritters are about to become your new fall and winter staple. Let’s make baking magic happen!
Why You’ll Love This Baked Version
NO DEEP FRYING REQUIRED: Just a simple scoop and bake method.
LIGHTER, BUT STILL INDULGENT: All the flavor with a fraction of the oil.
EASY TO MAKE IN BATCHES: Great for feeding a crowd or meal prepping.
THE AROMA IS THERAPY: Your kitchen will smell like a cozy café.
Gather Your Simple Ingredients
For the Apple Fritter Dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp salt
2 large eggs
⅓ cup milk (or buttermilk for extra tenderness)
¼ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups finely chopped peeled apples (about 2 medium apples)
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating (Optional but Recommended):
¼ cup melted butter
⅓ cup granulated sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon, mixed together
For the Vanilla Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk or cream
½ tsp vanilla extract
