Baked Apple Fritters

Baked Apple Fritters

from thatovenfeelin.com
25 min

Savor the delightful taste of Baked Apple Fritters, crafted with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flours, enriched with brown sugar, spices, and chopped apples, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. These fritters offer a perfect, healthier alternative to fried desserts, ideal for cozy fall mornings.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter (cold and cubed)
  • 1/2 cup milk (preferably with high fat content)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely chopped apples
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk (with a high percentage of fat for best results)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    Oven Preparation: Begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking; ensure the mat is suitable for use under a broiler.

  2. 2

    Dry Ingredients Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Integrate the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or two forks, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  3. 3

    Wet Ingredients Mixture: In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Forming the Fritter Dough: Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overworking the dough. Fold in the chopped apples gently.

  5. 5

    Shaping the Fritters: Using a 1/4 cup measure, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. For smaller fritters, a heaping tablespoon may be used instead.

  6. 6

    Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 11-13 minutes, or until the bottoms of the fritters are golden brown and the centers are set. If preparing smaller fritters, begin checking for doneness at around 8 minutes.

  7. 7

    Broiling: After baking, remove the fritters from the oven and increase the temperature to broil.

  8. 8

    Preparing the Glaze: While the oven adjusts, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.

  9. 9

    Applying the Glaze: Brush a thin layer of the glaze over each fritter, then place them under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the glaze begins to bubble.

  10. 10

    Final Glazing: Remove the fritters from the oven and place on a wire rack. Apply a second coating of glaze while the fritters are still warm.

  11. 11

    Serving: Allow the glaze to set before serving the fritters, ideally when they are still warm for best flavor and texture.

  12. 12

    Storage Recommendation: These fritters are optimally enjoyed on the day of baking but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours for short-term enjoyment.