Easy Baked Apple Fritters
Delicately puffed and lightly sweet, these easy baked apple fritters are a simple, cozy treat featuring thin apple slices nestled in soft, golden batter, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 medium apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F and grease a muffin tin or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until slightly frothy. Stir in the milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add the apples: Gently fold the thin apple slices into the batter. You can layer a few slices on top of each portion for extra visual appeal.
- Spoon into the tin: Scoop the batter into prepared muffin wells or form mounds on the lined baking sheet, allowing space between each.
- Bake the fritters: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until puffed and golden around the edges. A toothpick should come out clean when inserted in the center.
- Cool slightly: Let the fritters cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar: Once warm but not hot, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.