Baked Apple Fritters ( – COOKING POINT

Here’s a simple, delicious recipe for Baked Apple Fritters—light, fluffy, and healthier than the fried version, but still indulgent.

For the Fritters:

2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and chopped into small cubes
1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
2 large eggs
⅓ cup (80 ml) milk
¼ cup (50 g) sugar (or adjust to taste)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil

For the Glaze (optional but delicious):

Preheat Oven & Prep Pan:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and melted butter.
Combine & Add Apples:
- Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples gently—don’t overmix.
Shape Fritters:
- Use a spoon to drop small mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet (about 2–3 inches wide).
- Space them a little apart—they will expand slightly.
Bake:
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Optional Glaze:
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm fritters before serving.
Serve:
- Best enjoyed warm. Perfect with tea, coffee, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Apple choice matters: Tart apples balance the sweetness, while sweeter apples make them dessert-like.
Don’t overmix: Keeps fritters light and tender.
Extra flavor: Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a crunchy-sweet finish.

If you want, I can also give a quick 15-minute mini-version that’s almost no-fuss and great for last-minute snacks.

Do you want me to share that version too?