Baked Apple Fritters

These baked apple fritters are soft on the inside with lightly crisp edges and pockets of tender apple in every bite. They taste gently spiced, lightly sweet, and far less heavy than traditional fried fritters. This is an easy, fuss free bake that suits confident beginners and experienced home bakers alike. From start to finish, they are ready in about 40 minutes.

Ingredients

For the fritter batter

• 200g plain flour
• 75g caster sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp fine salt
• 2 large eggs
• 120ml whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 40g unsalted butter, melted and cooled

For the apples

• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp light brown sugar

For finishing

• 40g unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
• 3 tbsp caster sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

How to Make Baked Apple Fritters

• Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C or 180°C fan. Line a large baking tray with baking parchment and set it on the middle shelf so the fritters bake evenly.
• Prepare the apples: Place the diced apples in a bowl and toss with lemon juice and brown sugar. Set aside while you make the batter.
• Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, caster sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
• Add the wet ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter to the bowl. Mix gently until a thick, smooth batter forms. Avoid overmixing.
• Fold in the apples: Stir the prepared apples through the batter so they are evenly distributed.
• Shape and bake: Spoon heaped tablespoons of batter onto the prepared tray, leaving space between each fritter. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until risen, lightly golden, and cooked through.
• Finish and cool: Remove from the oven and brush generously with melted butter. Mix the caster sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle over the warm fritters. Leave to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

Why are my fritters spreading too much?

If the batter feels loose, add one extra tablespoon of flour. Apples release moisture, so the batter should be thick enough to hold its shape.

How do I keep the fritters soft?

Do not overbake. Remove them as soon as they feel set and springy to the touch, as they continue to firm up while cooling.

Can I make them more golden?

For deeper colour, brush lightly with butter halfway through baking and return them to the oven.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with a dusting of icing sugar
• Add a spoon of vanilla yoghurt on the side
• Drizzle with honey or maple syrup
• Pair with a cup of tea or fresh coffee

Storage

Room temperature

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 day. They are best eaten fresh.

Refrigerator

Keep chilled for up to 3 days. Warm gently before serving to restore softness.

Freezing

Freeze uncoated fritters for up to 2 months. Defrost fully and reheat in the oven, then brush with butter and coat with sugar.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 8g
• Saturated fat: 4g
• Sodium: 180mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used.

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