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Easy Baked Apple Fritters

Enjoy warm, fluffy Easy Baked Apple Fritters made with sweet apples and warm spices, baked to a golden brown without the guilt of frying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 fritters
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup diced apples (about 1-2 medium apples)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
Topping
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar. Stir until well incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the milk, applesauce, diced apples, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well blended.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the sheet, leaving space between each fritter.
Baking
  1. Bake the fritters in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, use a mix of sweet and tart apples like Fuji and Granny Smith. You can customize with spices or nuts as desired. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to three months.