🍎✨ Baked Apple Fritters (No Frying Required!) ✨🍎

Craving those classic apple fritters but want to skip the deep-frying? These baked apple fritters are soft, golden, and full of cozy apple-cinnamon flavor — all without the mess or the oil! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.

📝 Ingredients:

For the fritters:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups chopped apples (peeled – Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)

For the glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Add in the milk, egg, and vanilla. Stir just until combined — don’t overmix.
4. Gently fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed.
5. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out slightly.
6. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
7. While the fritters bake, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
8. Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters and serve fresh!

⏱️ Quick Info:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Bake Time: 15–18 minutes
• Makes: 10–12 fritters
• Calories: ~130–150 per fritter

💡 Tips & Variations:

• Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for a spiced twist.
• Want extra crunch? Mix in a few chopped pecans or walnuts.
• These are best warm, but they also reheat beautifully in a toaster oven!