Baked Apple Fritters with Lemon Glaze Recipe
These Baked Apple Fritters with Glaze are a deliciously light and tender treat featuring tender diced apples baked into a spiced batter, then drizzled with a sweet lemon glaze. Perfect as a breakfast indulgence or a cozy dessert, this recipe uses baking instead of frying to create a healthier version of the classic fritter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 fritters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Apple Mixture
- 2 medium firm apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for tossing apples)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for tossing apples)
Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 teaspoons water (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks. Toss them with a little cinnamon and sugar to infuse extra flavor and set aside.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar until fully combined for even flavor distribution.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract until smooth and ready to be mixed with the dry ingredients.
- Stir Everything Together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the diced apples carefully to keep the batter light and tender without overmixing.
- Bake the Fritters: Spoon dollops of batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow puffing. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes or until golden and fully cooked through.
- Make the Glaze: While baking, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and a little water until achieving a smooth drizzle consistency perfect for glazing.
- Glaze and Serve: After fritters have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top. Serve warm for the best taste experience and delightful texture.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor balance.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense fritters.
- Adjust water in the glaze to get your desired consistency – thicker for drizzling, thinner for pouring.
- The fritters are best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container and gently reheated.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk.
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