Description
These Baked Apple Fritters offer a delightful twist on traditional fried fritters by using the oven to achieve a soft, tender texture with a lightly caramelized glaze. Packed with cinnamon-spiced apples and a sweet vanilla glaze, they’re perfect for a cozy breakfast or a comforting snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (6 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
Fruit
- 1 cup peeled and chopped apple (about 1 large apple)
- 1/2 cup peeled and shredded apple (about 1 small apple)
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1/3 cup apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray two mini muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly mixed.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form, creating a crumbly texture that will give the fritters their tender crumb.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, and vanilla yogurt until smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and stir until fully combined. Gently fold in the chopped and shredded apples to incorporate fruit throughout.
- Fill Muffin Pans: Spoon a few teaspoons of batter into each prepared muffin cup, filling them adequately but not to the top to allow room for rising.
- Bake the Fritters: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes or until the fritters just start to brown and are set.
- Prepare for Broiling: Remove the fritters from the oven and switch the oven setting to the broiler on high. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and transfer the baked fritters onto them.
- Make Thin Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of the powdered sugar and 4 tablespoons of apple cider until the glaze is very thin and pourable.
- Glaze and Broil: Brush the thin glaze over each fritter, allowing it to drip down the sides. Place the cookie sheets under the broiler and broil for 2 to 4 minutes until the glaze caramelizes the tops, rotating the pans every minute to promote even caramelization. Monitor carefully to avoid burning.
- Prepare Thick Glaze: Remove the fritters from the broiler. Whisk the remaining powdered sugar with the rest of the apple cider to create a smooth, thick glaze.
- Final Glaze Application: Brush the thick glaze evenly over the caramelized fritters. Let them set on the cookie sheets for about 15 minutes until the glaze hardens.
Notes
- Store the fritters in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
- To reheat, microwave the fritters for 15-20 seconds or warm in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes for best texture.
- Watch the fritters closely during broiling to prevent burning as the glaze caramelizes rapidly.
- Using both chopped and shredded apples adds texture and moisture to the fritters.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
