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A close-up of a cooling rack on a white marble cooktop, with freshly baked apple cinnamon fritters being drizzled with smooth vanilla glaze from a spoon. The glaze cascades down, coating the warm fritters for a glossy and irresistible finish.

Baked Apple Fritters Recipe

These Baked Apple Fritters are soft, sweet, and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Made with fresh apples and a light glaze, they deliver all the flavor of classic fritters—without deep frying!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 234 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry cutter or fork (for butter)
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped Honeycrisp apple
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
    A close-up of a glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, filled with sifted flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. A whisk is partially submerged, blending the dry ingredients into a smooth, even mixture.
  • Cut cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
    A close-up of a glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, with cold butter pieces being cut into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter. The mixture is turning into coarse, crumbly bits, ensuring a flaky texture for the fritters.
  • In another bowl, mix milk, egg, and vanilla extract, then add to the dry ingredients.
    A close-up of another glass bowl on a white marble cooktop, containing milk, egg, and vanilla extract. A fork is gently whisking the wet ingredients together, creating a smooth and creamy mixture ready to combine with the dry ingredients.
  • Gently fold in chopped apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
    A close-up of the glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, where freshly chopped Honeycrisp apple pieces are being folded into the batter. The apple chunks are evenly coated, adding texture and natural sweetness to the dough.
  • Scoop batter onto the baking sheet and shape into small mounds.
    A close-up of a parchment-lined baking sheet on a white marble cooktop, with small mounds of apple fritter batter neatly scooped and shaped. Each fritter is spaced evenly, ready to be baked into golden perfection.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and firm. Let cool.
    A close-up of an oven rack, showing golden-brown apple fritters baking on a parchment-lined sheet. The fritters have puffed up slightly, with crisp, caramelized edges and a warm spiced aroma filling the kitchen.
  • Mix confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla to make a glaze, then drizzle over fritters before serving.
    A close-up of a cooling rack on a white marble cooktop, with freshly baked apple cinnamon fritters being drizzled with smooth vanilla glaze from a spoon. The glaze cascades down, coating the warm fritters for a glossy and irresistible finish.