Baked Apple Fritters

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Baked Apple Fritters

Ingredients:

• For the Fritters:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Prepare the apples:
   • Toss the diced apples with the lemon juice in a bowl to prevent browning. Set aside.
3. Make the batter:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
   • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
   • Stir in the melted butter until incorporated.
   • Fold in the diced apples.
4. Shape the fritters:
   • Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop mounds of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave some space between each fritter as they will expand while baking.
5. Bake the fritters:
   • 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.
6. Make the glaze:
   • While the fritters are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if necessary.
7. Glaze the fritters:
   • Once the fritters are done baking, allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet.
   • Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters using a spoon. You can also dip the top of each fritter into the glaze for a more even coating.
   • Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your baked apple fritters warm or at room temperature!