Description

These baked apple fritters are a lighter, oven-baked twist on the classic sweet breakfast treat, featuring tender apples, warm cinnamon, and a simple glaze. Perfect for cozy mornings or brunch, they deliver bakery-style flavor without the mess of frying.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 ½ cups/200g, Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for sautéing apples)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour (or use a 1:1 gluten-free blend)
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup (120ml) Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
¼ cup (60ml) milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy, adjust for desired thickness)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Cook, stirring gently, until apples soften and smell fragrant—about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add sugar and stir to combine.
In another bowl, beat eggs lightly, then whisk in Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in cooled apples and any juices from the pan. The dough will be thick and chunky.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and firm to the touch. Rotate the pan halfway for even baking.
Transfer fritters to a wire rack.
Whisk together powdered sugar, 2–3 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm fritters and let set for 5 minutes.

Notes

For best texture, use cold apples and avoid overmixing the batter. Tart apples like Granny Smith hold up well, while sweeter apples add fragrance. Glaze fritters while warm for a glossy finish. Fritters can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with simple substitutions. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or freeze unglazed for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fritter
Calories: 130
Sugar: 10
Sodium: 150
Fat: 3
Saturated Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3

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