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Baked Apple Fritters Recipe

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Delightfully soft and sweet baked apple fritters are the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert. These fritters combine the comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and tender apples baked to perfection and finished with a luscious apple cider glaze that caramelizes under the broiler for an irresistible sweet crust.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (6 ounce) container vanilla yogurt

Fruit

  • 1 cup peeled and chopped apple (about 1 large apple)
  • 1/2 cup peeled and shredded apple (about 1 small apple)

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar, divided
  • 1/3 cup apple cider

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray two mini muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal after baking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients and cut in butter: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the cold butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs, which helps create a tender texture.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, and vanilla yogurt. This adds moisture and flavor to the fritters.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Add the yogurt mixture to the flour mixture and gently stir until just combined. Take care not to overmix to keep the fritters light and fluffy.
  5. Fold in apples: Fold both the peeled and chopped apple and the peeled and shredded apple into the batter, distributing the fruit evenly throughout for texture and flavor.
  6. Fill muffin pans and bake: Spoon a few teaspoons of batter into each prepared muffin cup. Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes or until the fritters just start to brown, indicating they are cooked through.
  7. Prepare for broiling: Remove fritters from the oven and turn your oven’s broiler on high. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and carefully transfer the baked fritters onto the sheets for glazing.
  8. Make and apply first glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar and 4 tablespoons apple cider until the glaze is very thin. Brush this glaze over each fritter, allowing it to drip down the sides to create a sweet coating.
  9. Broil to caramelize glaze: Place the cookie sheets under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, rotating the sheets every minute to ensure even caramelization. Watch closely to prevent the glaze from burning or blackening.
  10. Apply second glaze and set: Remove fritters from the oven. Whisk the remaining powdered sugar with the leftover apple cider glaze until smooth and thick. Brush this thicker glaze evenly over the broiled fritters. Let them set on the cookie sheets until the glaze hardens, about 15 minutes, for a perfect finish.

Notes

  • Store baked apple fritters in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
  • Reheat refrigerated fritters in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes to restore warmth and softness.
  • Watch the fritters closely when broiling to avoid burning the glaze.

Find it online: https://simplysavoredrecipes.com/baked-apple-fritters-recipe/