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Irresistibly Delicious Baked Apple Fritters with Glaze

Delight in these Baked Apple Fritters with Glaze, a light and delicious treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 fritters
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fritters
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Pumpkin pie spice can be used.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg Omit or substitute with allspice if preferred.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar Coconut sugar works well too.
  • 0.5 cup Milk Non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk are excellent.
  • 1 large Egg For vegan, replace with a flax egg.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Almond extract can be used for variation.
  • 2 medium Medium firm apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Can substitute with any firm apples.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Powdered erythritol for low-calorie version.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice Vinegar may be a substitute.
  • 1-2 teaspoons Water Adjust for desired consistency.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring Cups
  • Whisk
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Peel, core, and finely dice the apples, then set aside.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. In another bowl, combine sugar, milk, egg, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
  5. Gently fold the dry mix into the wet mix until just combined; then add apples.
  6. Scoop portions of batter onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and firm; rotate sheets halfway.
  8. Let the fritters cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and water.
  10. Once cool, dip or drizzle the glaze over the fritters; let set for 10-15 minutes.
  11. Serve warm or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Customize fritters with different fruits or glazes as desired. For best results, use medium firm apples.

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