Baked Apple Fritters

These baked apple fritters are soft and crunchy without frying, and the broiled vanilla glaze makes them extra crisp.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 13 mins

Total Time: 28 mins

Servings: 10

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 H oneycrisp apple
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Whisk milk, egg, and vanilla extract together in a cup. Stir into flour mixture just until combined; stir in chopped apple. Use a scoop or spoon to drop 1/4-cup mounds onto prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted near the center of fritter comes out clean, 11 to 12 minutes. Remove to a wire rack.
5. Preheat the oven’s broiler. Whisk together confectioner’s sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Brush a thin layer of glaze over fritters, and place under broiler.
6. Broil fritters until glaze is bubbly, about 2 minutes.