Baked Apple Fritters

Baked Apple Fritters

from lifewithjanet.com
Dessert
25 min
8 servings

these Baked Apple Fritters are about to become your new fall obsession! They're easier than pie, healthier than their fried cousins, and so darn good you'll want to make them every weekend from now 'til Christmas!

Ingredients

  • ¾ cupall-purpose flour
  • ¾ cupwhite whole wheat flour
  • ½ cupbrown sugar
  • 2 teaspoonsbaking powder
  • 1 teaspooncinnamon
  • ½ teaspoonnutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoonallspice
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt
  • 6 tablespoonsbutter (cold and cut into pieces)
  • ½ cupmilk
  • 1egg
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 1 cupchopped apple
  • 1 cupconfectioner's sugar
  • 2 tablespoonsmilk
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together flours, brown sugar, baking powder, and spices.

  3. 3

    Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, whisk milk, egg, and vanilla. Add to flour mixture and stir until just combined.

  5. 5

    Gently stir in chopped apple.

  6. 6

    Drop by 1/4 Cup-full onto prepared baking sheet.

  7. 7

    Bake for 11-13 minutes, until bottoms are golden and center is set.

  8. 8

    Remove to a wire rack and turn oven to broil.

  9. 9

    Prepare glaze by whisking confectioner's sugar, milk, and vanilla.

  10. 10

    Brush a thin layer of glaze over fritters. Broil for 2-4 minutes, until tops are golden.

  11. 11

    Brush remaining glaze over warm fritters.

  12. 12

    Allow glaze to harden and serve.