Description
Delight in these warm and sweet Baked Apple Fritters, featuring a tender spiced batter with fresh chopped and shredded apples, finished with a luscious apple cider glaze that caramelizes under the broiler. Perfect for a cozy dessert or snack, these mini fritters are easy to make and sure to impress with their comforting flavors.
Ingredients
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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
Butter and 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
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray two mini muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the fritters.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined to create a flavorful base for the fritters.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the cold butter into the dry mixture until coarse crumbs form, which adds a tender texture to the fritters.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the large egg, vanilla extract, and vanilla yogurt until smooth.
- Mix Batter: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Carefully fold in both the chopped and shredded apples to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Pans: Spoon a few teaspoons of batter into each prepared muffin cup, filling them appropriately to allow room for rising.
- Bake Fritters: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the fritters are just starting to brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare for Glazing: Remove the fritters from the oven and turn the broiler to high. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Carefully transfer the baked fritters onto these cookie sheets.
- Make Thin Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar with 4 tablespoons of apple cider to create a very thin, brushable glaze.
- Glaze and Broil: Brush the thin glaze over each fritter, allowing it to drip down the sides. Place the cookie sheets under the broiler and broil for 2-4 minutes until the glaze starts to caramelize and turn golden. Rotate the baking sheets every minute to ensure even caramelization, being cautious to avoid burning.
- Make Thick Glaze: Remove the fritters from the oven. Whisk the remaining powdered sugar with the leftover apple cider glaze until smooth and thick.
- Final Glazing: Brush the thicker glaze evenly over the broiled fritters. Allow them to set on the cookie sheets until the glaze hardens, about 15 minutes, for a sweet, crisp finish.
Notes
- Store the baked apple fritters in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
- Reheat leftovers gently in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or warm in an oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes to restore their softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini fritter
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
