Baked Apple Fritters
A delightful twist on the classic deep-fried treat, these Baked Apple Fritters offer the comforting flavors of cinnamon-spiced apples combined with a soft, cake-like texture. Perfect for a cozy evening or festive brunch, they pair wonderfully with toppings like whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, making them an irresistible and versatile dessert.
INGREDIENTS:
2 large apples peeled, cored, and finely diced
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
2/3 cup milk
2 eggs lightly beaten
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Form the Batter: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add Apples: Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
Bake: Drop batter onto the prepared baking sheet in 1/4 cup portions. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the middle.
Cool and Serve: Let fritters cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.