🍎 Baked Apple Fritters 

Ingredients

For the Fritters:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 2 large eggs

• 1/3 cup milk

• 1/4 cup melted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 medium apples (peeled & diced small)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp milk

• 1/2 tsp vanilla

🍎 Instructions

Step 1: Prep the apples

1. Dice apples into small cubes.

2. Toss with lemon juice & brown sugar.

3. Cook in a pan for 4–5 minutes until slightly soft.

4. Let them cool.

Step 2: Make the batter

1. In one bowl, add flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt.

2. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla.

3. Combine wet + dry ingredients.

4. Fold in the cooled apples gently.

Step 3: Shape the fritters

1. Preheat oven: 200°C (395°F).

2. Line a baking tray.

3. Scoop the batter in small mounds, don’t flatten.

Step 4: Bake

• Bake for 13–17 minutes, until golden and puffed.

Step 5: Glaze

1. Mix powdered sugar + milk + vanilla.

2. Brush or drizzle over warm fritters.

3. Let it set for 5 minutes.

🍏 Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with tea/coffee

• Drizzle extra glaze

• Add cinnamon sugar on top

• Dip in caramel sauce

❓ Q&A 

Q1: Can I fry these instead of baking?

Yes! Heat oil medium (not too hot), fry fritters 2–3 minutes each side until golden.

Q2: Which apples are best?

Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or any crisp, sweet-tart apples.

Q3: Can I make the batter ahead?

Yes, up to 4 hours in the fridge. Add apples at the end.

Q4: Why are my fritters dry?

You over-baked them. Reduce time to 12–14 minutes.

Q5: Can I add nuts?

Yes! Add 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts.

Q6: Can I skip the glaze?

Yes — sprinkle cinnamon sugar instead.