🌟 Why These Fritters Are a Game-Changer
We love classic fritters.
But this baked version wins because:
✅ No frying required —healthier, safer, and way less messy
✅ Ready in under 30 minutes —from mixing to munching
✅ Kid-approved & family-friendly —perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert
✅ Uses simple pantry staples —no exotic ingredients
✅ Freezer-friendly —double the batch and save some for later
It’s not cheating.
It’s smart baking.
🛒 What You’ll Need: Pantry Staples, Maximum Comfort
Grab these cozy ingredients—you probably already have most:
For the Fritters:
1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, for warmth)
1 large egg
½ cup (120ml) milk (or buttermilk for extra tenderness)
2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith work great)
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
1–2 tsp ground cinnamon
2–3 tbsp melted butter (for dipping)
That’s it.
No yeast. No fancy tools.
Just real food, shaped into sweet little rounds of joy.
🔥 How to Make It: Step-by-Step, Crumb-by-Crumb
Let’s bake this like we’re welcoming fall—one warm bite at a time.
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
In a small bowl, mix sugar + cinnamon for coating. Set aside.
Melt butter for dipping. Set aside.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl:
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat egg, milk, oil, and vanilla.
Pour into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
Fold in diced apples.
👉 Batter will be thick—like drop-cookie dough.
Step 4: Shape & Bake
Scoop ¼-cup portions of batter onto the baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
Flatten slightly with a spoon (~½-inch thick).
Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 5: Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
While still warm, dip each fritter into melted butter.
Roll generously in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Place on a wire rack to cool slightly.
💡 Pro tip: Re-coat after cooling if you want extra crunch!
💡 Pro Tips for Next-Level Fritters
🍎 Pat apples dry after dicing—excess moisture can make fritters soggy.
🧈 Use room-temp ingredients —they blend smoother and rise better.
🍩 Want them rounder? Use a biscuit cutter to shape after baking.
🍯 Glaze option: Drizzle with vanilla glaze instead of sugar (mix powdered sugar + milk + vanilla).
🧊 Freeze unbaked: Freeze scooped dough balls, then bake from frozen (+2–3 mins).
🍽️ Serve warm! Best enjoyed fresh—or reheat in toaster oven for 5 mins.
🍽️ When to Serve These Golden Gems
🍂 Fall mornings with coffee or apple cider
🎃 Halloween or Thanksgiving brunch
🫶 To someone who says, “I miss fair food” —watch their face light up
🎁 Gifted in a mason jar with a ribbon: “Bake me when needed.”
Because sometimes, the best comfort comes in handheld form.
❤️ Final Thought: Great Food Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
You don’t need a fryer to make magic.
Sometimes, all it takes is:
A few apples
A bowl
And the courage to skip the oil
And when your partner says, “These taste like the ones from the orchard!”
Or your kid asks for “one more” before finishing the first…
You’ll know:
You didn’t just make a snack.
You made a memory.