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Baked Apple Fritters

Baked Apple Fritters
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Baked Apple Fritters offer a crispy, sweet, and tender dessert or snack combining juicy apple chunks with a lightly spiced, golden-baked batter. This healthier alternative to traditional fried fritters is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for any time of day, and customizable to your taste preferences.

Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 2 cups diced crisp apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or 1 cup gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk (plant-based milk for vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice the apples into small, evenly sized pieces to ensure even cooking and distribution in the batter.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to combine all dry components evenly.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg, milk (or buttermilk), vanilla extract, and melted butter or coconut oil until smooth and well combined.
  4. Form the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the fritters light and tender.
  5. Fold in the Apples: Carefully fold the diced apples into the batter, ensuring each piece is coated without being crushed.
  6. Bake the Fritters: Spoon dollops of batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes, or until golden and set.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for balanced sweetness and texture.
  • Do not overmix batter to maintain a tender crumb.
  • Cut apple pieces uniformly for consistent baking and texture.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for easy cleanup and non-stick baking.
  • Serve fritters warm for best flavor and texture.
  • Leftover fritters can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 2 months.
  • Reheat in oven at 325°F (160°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore crispness.

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