Description
Delight in these warm, golden-baked apple fritters bursting with tender pieces of fresh apples and a perfectly spiced batter, finished with a sweet apple cider glaze for a deliciously comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
Main Add-ins
- 2 medium fresh apples, peeled, cored, and diced
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking sheet: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients and incorporate butter: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add wet ingredients and fold in apples: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, and vanilla yogurt. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the diced fresh apples, being careful not to overmix.
- Shape and bake the fritters: Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the fritters are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the apple cider glaze: While the fritters are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and apple cider in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more cider or powdered sugar as needed.
- Glaze and serve: Once the fritters have cooled slightly on a wire rack, drizzle the apple cider glaze over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute vanilla yogurt with plain Greek yogurt and add a bit more vanilla extract.
- If fresh apples aren’t available, frozen diced apples (thawed and drained) can be used.
- Ensure the butter stays cold for a flakier texture in the fritters.
- The glaze can be customized by adding a pinch of cinnamon or a teaspoon of maple syrup for extra depth.
- Store leftover fritters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
