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Baked Apple Fritters

Baked apple fritters with a shatteringly crispy oven crust and tender apple pieces inside. Scoop-and-bake fritters are finished with a thick vanilla glaze that drips and sets for a glossy, cinnamon-speckled finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fritters
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.3333333333 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 cup diced peeled apple
Glaze
  • 1.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 tbsp milk or apple cider
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla
  • 0.0625 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Bake the fritters
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper, so the fritters brown without sticking.
  2. Whisk all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together until evenly combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter, then stir into the dry ingredients just until combined.
  4. Fold in the diced peeled apple until evenly distributed through the batter.
  5. Drop heaping 1/4-cup scoops onto the sheet pan and flatten slightly for even browning.
  6. Bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes until golden and crisp at the edges, with a visibly set top.
Glaze and serve
  1. Whisk powdered sugar, milk or apple cider, vanilla, and a pinch of cinnamon until smooth and thick.
  2. Spoon the glaze over the warm fritters so it drips down the sides, then let set for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the crispiest exterior, keep the fritter size consistent at 1/4 cup and flatten only slightly so they bake up golden. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–8 minutes to re-crisp. Freezing: freeze unglazed fritters for up to 2 months, then thaw and glaze after reheating. For a lighter option, replace half the butter with unsweetened applesauce in the batter.