Baked Apple Fritters
Delicious baked apple fritters made with simple ingredients and warm spices, perfect for a sweet treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fritters
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, combine the milk, applesauce, and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm, optionally drizzled with glaze or dusted with powdered sugar. To store, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.