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Baked Apple Fritters Recipe

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Enjoy these delightful baked apple fritters, a lighter twist on the classic fried treat. Loaded with tender diced apples and warm cinnamon, these moist fritters are baked to golden perfection, making them a perfect snack or dessert that’s easier on the calories without sacrificing flavor.

Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Serving

  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the milk, lightly beaten eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. It’s important not to overmix; a few lumps remaining is perfectly fine for tender fritters.
  5. Add Apples: Fold in the diced apples thoroughly, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Portion Batter: Drop heaping 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each fritter to allow for spreading during baking.
  7. Bake: Bake the fritters in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and the centers are set.
  8. Cool Down: Let the fritters cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Serve: Dust the baked apple fritters with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm for the best flavor experience.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg or substitute part of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep fritters tender and light.
  • Feel free to swap apples with pears for a different fruity twist.
  • These fritters can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat briefly in the oven or microwave before serving if desired.

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