Crispy Spiced Apple Fritters Baked with Sweet Glaze (Print version)
Baked apple fritters with crisp golden edges, warm spices, tender apple chunks, and a glossy sweet vanilla glaze.
# Ingredients:
For the fritters
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1 1/3 cups (165 g) all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
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1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
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2 large eggs
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2/3 cup (160 ml) whole milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
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1 medium firm apple, peeled, cored, and diced small, about 1 1/4 cups
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2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
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1/4 cup (60 ml) neutral oil, for the muffin pan
For the sweet glaze
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1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
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1-2 tablespoons whole milk or apple cider
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of fine salt
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush a standard 12-cup muffin pan with the neutral oil, coating the bottoms and sides well, then place it in the oven for 5 minutes to heat.
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In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice until evenly combined.
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Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and whisk just until smooth. Stir in the melted butter until incorporated.
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Fold in the diced apple and apple cider vinegar right before baking. Mix gently and stop as soon as the apples are evenly distributed.
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Carefully divide the batter among the hot muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the fritters rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then loosen the edges and transfer them to a wire rack set over parchment.
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Whisk the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk or cider, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Add more liquid only as needed. Spoon over the warm fritters and let the glaze set for 10 minutes before serving.
# Good to know:
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Best served warm after the glaze has set for 10 minutes.
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Use firm apples cut into small pieces so the fritters bake evenly.
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Warm the oiled muffin pan for crispier edges.