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Easy Baked Apple Fritters with Cinnamon Glaze

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Make simple, moist apple fritters in the oven instead of frying. These easy baked apple fritters use a quick batter and are topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the diced apples.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. While the fritters bake, prepare the glaze: Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  9. Remove the fritters from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
  10. Brush the tops of the warm fritters lightly with melted butter.
  11. Drizzle the cinnamon glaze over the warm fritters before serving.

Notes

  • Use firm, tart apples for the best texture and flavor contrast.
  • For a crispier exterior, you can lightly spray the tops of the batter with cooking spray before baking.
  • These fritters are best eaten the day they are made.

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