All the comforting flavor of classic apple fritters—but baked, not fried. These fritters are tender inside, lightly crisp outside, packed with cinnamon apples, and finished with a warm vanilla glaze.

🧺 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 fritters)

Apple Fritters

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups apples, peeled and finely diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

Vanilla Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

• Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

1. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

1. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.

Step 4: Make the Batter

1. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
2. Stir just until combined.
3. Fold in diced apples gently.

⚠️ Batter will be thick and lumpy—perfect for fritters.

Step 5: Bake

1. Scoop batter into rough mounds on the baking sheet.
2. Bake 14–18 minutes, until golden and set.

Step 6: Glaze & Finish

1. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth.
2. Spoon glaze over warm fritters.
3. Optional: return to oven 2–3 minutes to set glaze.

⭐ Pro Tips

• Dice apples small so they soften fully
• Don’t overmix—keeps fritters tender
• Glaze while warm for best flavor
• Best eaten fresh and warm

🔄 Easy Variations

• 🍯 Add honey to the glaze
• 🌰 Add chopped walnuts or pecans
• 🍋 Add lemon zest for brightness
• 🧈 Brush with butter before glazing for richness

🍽️ Perfect For

• Breakfast or brunch
• Cozy fall desserts
• Coffee or tea time
• Weekend treats

If you want, I can also share:

• 🍩 Fried apple fritters
• 🍏 Air fryer apple fritters
• 🧁 Apple fritter muffins
• 🍎 Cinnamon apple donuts

Just tell me 😊