These Baked Apple Fritters are so delicious. With hints of warm cinnamon and nutmeg, these fluffy delights are so tasty, you will be popping one after another into your mouth.
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 18 minutesminutes
Total Time 33 minutesminutes
Servings 32
Ingredients
¾cup(150g)granulated sugar
¼cup(56g)unsalted butter, softened
1large egg
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1cup(200g)plain Greek yogurt
1 ½cups(195g)all-purpose flour
2teaspoonsbaking powder
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground cinnamon
¼teaspoonground nutmeg
1largeapple, peeled, cored, and diced
confectioners’ sugar for sprinkling, optional
caramel sauce for dipping, optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Lightly coat the cups of a mini muffin pan or a donut hole pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl beat the sugar and butter together until fluffy. Beat in the egg followed by the vanilla. Add the yogurt and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir with a whisk. Add to the butter yogurt mixture and gently fold with a rubber spatula until the batter comes together. Gently fold in the apples.
Fill the cups of the prepared pan with about 1 tablespoon of batter. (There will be extra batter. Use a second pan if you have one or refrigerate the batter until the first set of fritters has finished baking. Repeat with the remaining batter once the pan has cooled completely.)
Bake for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the fritters from the oven.
Using oven mitts, adjust the rack to the second position from the top. (Use caution, the oven is still very hot) Turn the broiler to high and wait 3 minutes.
Return the fritters to the oven until the tops are lightly toasted, about 30 seconds. (Stay by the oven and keep a close eye on the fritters. The broiler is very hot and can easily burn the fritters if left unattended.)
Transfer the fritters to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes. Dust the tops with powdered sugar and serve with caramel sauce for dipping.
Notes
Apple: I used Granny Smith apples because I like the tart contrast with the sweet batter. You can use any variety you desire.
Make ahead tip
Fritters are best enjoyed right away.
You can keep leftover fritters for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
They can be frozen for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight then reheat before serving.