Baked Cinnamon Apple Fritters

Ingredients

For the Apple Fritters

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• ⅓ cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups peeled and diced apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala)
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

For the Vanilla Glaze

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3–4 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Extra cinnamon sugar
• Chopped toasted pecans
• Caramel drizzle
• Powdered sugar
• Finely diced apples

Instructions

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

1. In a large bowl whisk together:
2. Flour
3. Sugar
4. Baking powder
5. Cinnamon
6. Nutmeg
7. Salt

Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients

1. In another bowl whisk together:
2. Eggs
3. Milk
4. Vanilla
5. Melted butter
6. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Try New Foods
7. Mix until just combined.
8. Do not overmix.

Step 4: Fold in the Apples

1. Gently fold in:
2. Diced apples
3. Brown sugar
4. The batter will be thick.

Step 5: Shape the Fritters

1. Drop about ¼ cup of batter onto the prepared baking sheet for each fritter.
2. Leave space between each one.
3. They should have a rustic, uneven shape. Try Gourmet Spices

Step 6: Bake

1. Bake for 14–16 minutes , or until the fritters are lightly golden and cooked through.

Step 7: Prepare the Glaze

1. Whisk together: Order Fresh Bakes
2. Powdered sugar
3. Milk
4. Vanilla
5. until smooth.
6. Brush or spoon the glaze generously over the warm fritters.
7. For a shiny bakery-style finish, place the glazed fritters under the broiler for 1–2 minutes , watching carefully to avoid burning.

Step 8: Cool and Serve

1. Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes .
2. Serve warm.
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