Baked Apple Fritters (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3/4 Cup all-purpose flour.
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3/4 Cup white whole wheat flour.
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1/2 Cup brown sugar.
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2 teaspoons baking powder.
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1 teaspoon cinnamon.
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg.
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1/4 teaspoon allspice.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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6 Tablespoons butter (cold, cut into pieces).
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1/2 Cup milk.
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1 egg.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 Cup chopped apple.
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1 Cup confectioner’s sugar.
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2 Tablespoons milk.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
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In a large bowl, whisk together both flours, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
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Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
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Gently fold in the chopped apple.
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Drop 1/4 Cup-fulls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 11-13 minutes, until the bottoms are golden and the center is set.
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Remove fritters to a wire rack and turn the oven to broil.
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Prepare the glaze by whisking together confectioner’s sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
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Brush a thin layer of glaze over the fritters and broil for 2-4 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
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Brush the remaining glaze over the warm fritters and allow the glaze to harden before serving.
# Notes:
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These baked apple fritters are a healthier take on the classic fried treat, using a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour for added nutrition.
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They’re perfect for autumn mornings or holiday brunches, with a delicious spiced apple flavor in every bite.