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Baked Apple Fritters with Caramelized Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 48 mini fritters
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delight in these delicious Baked Apple Fritters featuring a tender, spiced batter loaded with chopped and shredded apples, baked to golden perfection and finished with a luscious apple cider glaze that caramelizes under the broiler for a sweet, crispy topping.

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

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

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray two mini muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
  3. Cut in Butter: Use a pastry blender or two knives to cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form, giving the fritters a tender texture.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg, vanilla extract, and vanilla yogurt until smooth.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the yogurt mixture to the flour mixture and stir until well combined to form the batter.
  6. Fold in Apples: Gently fold the chopped and shredded apples into the batter to distribute the fruit evenly without overmixing.
  7. Fill Muffin Pans and Bake: Spoon a few teaspoons of batter into each mini muffin cup, filling them partially. Bake for 15 minutes or until the fritters just start to brown around the edges.
  8. Prepare for Broiling: Remove the fritters from the oven and turn the broiler on high. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and transfer the baked fritters onto them.
  9. Make Thin Apple Cider Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 4 tablespoons of apple cider until the glaze is very thin and fluid.
  10. 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. Rotate the sheets every minute to ensure even caramelization, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  11. Thicken Glaze and Final Coat: Remove the fritters from the broiler. Whisk the remaining powdered sugar and apple cider into the leftover glaze until it thickens to a smooth, spreadable consistency. Brush this thick glaze evenly over the broiled fritters.
  12. Set Glaze: Let the glazed fritters set on the cookie sheets until the glaze hardens, about 15 minutes, before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Store leftover fritters in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
  • Reheat chilled fritters in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes for best texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini fritter
  • Calories: 80
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/baked-apple-fritters-with-caramelized-glaze-recipe/