Baked Apple Fritters with Glaze and Broil Finish Recipe
Delight in these warm and comforting Baked Apple Fritters, featuring a tender dough infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and diced apples, baked to golden perfection and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or sweet snack, these baked fritters offer the classic flavors of apple and spice with a lighter, oven-baked twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 fritters 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Butter
- 6 tablespoons butter, cold and cubed
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk, preferably whole milk or high fat content
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 cup finely chopped apples
Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk, preferably whole milk or high fat content
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, ensuring it is suitable for broiler use, to prevent the fritters from sticking.
- Dry Ingredients Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter, and cut it into the mixture using a pastry blender or two forks until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Wet Ingredients Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Forming the Fritter Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing. Fold in the finely chopped apples carefully to evenly distribute them.
- Shaping the Fritters: Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. For smaller fritters, use a heaping tablespoon instead.
- Baking: Bake the fritters in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown and the centers are set. If making smaller fritters, start checking for doneness at around 8 minutes.
- Broiling: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and increase the oven temperature to broil.
- Preparing the Glaze: While the oven heats up, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Applying the Glaze: Brush a thin layer of the glaze over the top of each fritter, then place them under the broiler for 2 to 4 minutes, until the glaze bubbles and the tops turn golden.
- Final Glazing: Remove the fritters from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack. While still warm, apply a second glaze coating for extra sweetness and shine.
- Serving: Let the glaze set slightly before serving. These fritters are best enjoyed warm for optimal flavor and texture.
- Storage Recommendation: Consume the fritters the same day for best freshness. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use apples with a crisp texture and sweet-tart balance, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
- Ensure the butter is cold when cutting into the flour mixture to achieve a tender texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough fritters.
- If you do not have a broiler-safe silicone mat, parchment paper can be substituted but avoid using wax paper.
- The glaze is optional but adds a lovely sweetness and shine to the fritters.
- These fritters can be gently reheated in a toaster oven but are best fresh.
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