2.25cuppeeled apples, diced smalltart-sweet, like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
1tbsplemon juiceto keep apples bright
1cuppowdered sugarfor glaze
1.5tbspmilkfor glaze
0.25tspvanilla extractfor glaze
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Heat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment and lightly grease it.
Toss the diced apples with lemon juice in a bowl and set aside.
Whisk flour, both sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
Whisk milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter in a separate bowl until smooth.
Fold the wet mixture into the dry just until combined. Gently fold in the apples.
Scoop 12 heaping spoonfuls onto the sheet, spacing evenly. Lightly flatten the mounds.
Bake until set and golden at the edges, 14–17 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on the pan.
Stir powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust milk for drizzling consistency.
Drizzle glaze over warm fritters. Let it set a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Try mixing in a handful of chopped toasted pecans or a pinch of cardamom. For extra sparkle, dust warm fritters with cinnamon sugar before glazing. Store covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 4 days; warm in a 300°F oven for 6–8 minutes.This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Baked Apple Fritters flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.