Description
Baked Apple Fritters capture the warmth of fall with sweet apple flavors and comforting spices, making them a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried fritters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups diced fresh apples
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare the wet ingredients by whisking together the milk, applesauce, and egg until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Add the diced apples and fold them into the batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto a prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack and serve warm.
Notes
For serving, consider dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling with caramel sauce. They pair well with coffee or cider.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg