Chunks of apples nestled in a chewy dough that’s baked to golden brown perfection and coated in a sweet apple cider glaze to make these simply irresistible Baked Apple Fritters!
Skip the Messy Frying!
One of my absolute favorite things to get at the donut shop is a good apple fritter! They’re so hard to turn down! Chunks of apples nestled in soft dough that’s fried to perfection and coated in a sweet sugary glaze. YUM.
With the weather cooling down and apples abound, I’ve been craving apple fritters and decided it was due time to make my own. I’m not a huge fan of frying things at home because it’s usually a mess, so I decided to create a baked version instead. I knew this would be tricky because nothing usually beats a good fried apple fritter, but I took the risk and I’m proud to report…I succeeded! These Baked Apple Fritters are the real deal and you’d never guess they weren’t fried.
Watch Me Make Baked Apple Fritters
Join me in the kitchen as I make a batch of these amazing baked apple fritters!
Simple and Delicious
These apple fritters are made from simple, delicious ingredients. I love that they’re bite-sized for easy eating and they have a strong apple flavor from the outside in. I use Granny Smith apples, but you don’t have to! Once they came out of the oven, we couldn’t resist. It’s a miracle I actually had some to photograph for you! Warm from the oven or at room temperature, they’re amazing and addicting!
What Do I Need to Make Baked Apple Fritter Bites
- All-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt
- Cinnamon and nutmeg
- Butter, egg and vanilla
- Vanilla yogurt
- Apples
- Powdered sugar
- Apple cider
- Mini Muffin Tin
How to Make Baked Apple Fritters
If you’re looking for a special treat to bake for breakfast, brunch or a midnight snack, these Baked Apple Fritters are sure to be a hit! Let me show you how they’re baked!
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray two mini muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or two knives until coarse crumbs form.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla and yogurt. Add the yogurt mixture to the flour mixture and stir until well combined. Fold in the chopped and shredded apples.
- Place a few teaspoons of batter in each muffin cup. Bake for 15 minutes until they just start to brown.
- Remove the fritters from the oven and turn the oven broiler on high. Line two cookie sheets with parchment. Transfer the fritters to the cookie sheets.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar and 4 tablespoons apple cider. The glaze should be very thin.
- Brush the glaze over each fritter and let it drip down the sides. Return the fritters to the oven and broil for 2-4 minutes until the glaze starts to caramelize the tops of each fritter. Rotate the baking sheets every minute to insure even caramelization. Be sure to watch the fritters carefully so they don’t blacken and burn.
- Remove from the oven. Whisk remaining powdered sugar and apple cider into leftover glaze until it’s smooth and thick. Brush glaze evenly over broiled fritters. Let set on cookie sheets until glaze hardens, about 15 minutes.
How to Store Baked Apple Fritters
For breakfast or brunch, serve baked fritter bites warm or at room temperature. For dessert, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store any leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for up to three days.
To freeze, allow fritters to cool completely. Then place them in a single layer in a freezer-safe container or in individual freezer-safe baggies. If layering, place parchment between the layers.
To defrost, let them them sit in the refrigerator, uncovered, so they don’t absorb too much of the moisture.
To reheat and crisp again, bake in a 350 degree oven for 5-10 minutes.
Baked Fritter Recipes You’ll Love
- Baked Blueberry Fritter Bites: Blueberry bliss in these Baked Blueberry Fritter Bites! Fresh blueberries baked into bite-sized fritters that are tender on the inside, crisp on the outside and coated in a sweet blueberry glaze.
- Baked Pumpkin Fritter Bites: Moist and flavorful pumpkin-packed fritter bites are caramelized in a sweet sugar glaze for an irresistible fall treat!
Other Sweet Bites You’re Sure to Love
- Fuel your busy day with quick and delicious No-Bake Energy Bites. With peanut butter and bits of dark chocolate, there’s no sacrificing taste when it comes to these healthy treats!
- These Healthy Edible Cookie Dough Bites are so so yummy! Just 5 ingredients for an easy-to-make treat that you can eat right out of the bowl!
- With the same great taste as the original, these Muddy Buddy Bites deliver all the crunchy, peanut-buttery goodness without all the mess. You’ll have a ball with these delicious treats!
If you make these simply irresistible Baked Apple Fritters, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. 
I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Enjoy!
xoxo,
Baked Apple Fritters
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 48 1x
- Category: Dessert
Description
Chunks of apples nestled in a chewy dough that’s baked to perfection and coated in a sweet apple cider glaze to make these simply irresistible Baked Apple Fritters!
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
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (6 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup peeled and chopped apple (about 1 large apple)
- 1/2 cup peeled and shredded apple (about 1 small apple)
- 2 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1/3 cup apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray two mini muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or two knives until coarse crumbs form.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla and yogurt. Add the yogurt mixture to the flour mixture and stir until well combined. Fold in the chopped and shredded apples.
- Place a few teaspoons of batter in each muffin cup. Bake for 15 minutes until they just start to brown.
- Remove the fritters from the oven and turn the oven broiler on high. Line two cookie sheets with parchment. Transfer the fritters to the cookie sheets.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar and 4 tablespoons apple cider. The glaze should be very thin. Brush the glaze over each fritter and let it drip down the sides. Return the fritters to the oven and broil for 2-4 minutes until the glaze starts to caramelize the tops of each fritter. Rotate the baking sheets every minute to insure even caramelization. Be sure to watch the fritters carefully so they don’t blacken and burn.
- Remove from the oven. Whisk remaining powdered sugar and apple cider into leftover glaze until it’s smooth and thick. Brush glaze evenly over broiled fritters. Let set on cookie sheets until glaze hardens, about 15 minutes.
- Notes: Store in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.
Hi these look delicious. ..can I skip that last step with the balance of the powdered sugar? Just think this will make them too sweet.
Hi Rosie! They are so delicious! You can definitely skip the final glaze, but they won’t have that classic glaze taste that a good apple fritter usually has. Should still be delicious though! Enjoy!
We made these delicious bites, we found them super moist almost tasted undercooked, however the flavor was exceptional. Fairly easy recipe to follow. I will make them again with a few adjustments.
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I have never cooked with Apple Cider Vinegar before! So tart and sweet loved these! Thank you!
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Totally a hit for all ages….makes them this weekend 2 days in a row!!!!
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Hi Meagan, I don’t have a broil option on my oven. What do you recommend?
Hi Suzy! You could try turning your oven to the highest temperature and placing the fritters right up under the heating element. They may take a little longer to crisp up. You could also try them in a toaster oven on a pan or in an air fryer on a pan, if you have one of those. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
Made them today and my husband and kids both raved about them they’re good heart as well as room temperature absolutely fabulous. I made them three different ways one in a muffin cup, a regular size cake cupcake cup and also on a cookie sheet. The best shape resulted from using the mini muffin pan.
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Mmmmmm! Mmmmmmm! Mmmmmmm!
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Mmmmmm! Mmmmmmm! Mmmmmmmm!
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I used apple cider vinegar instead of apple cider! Oooops! I realized I didn’t have the cider at the glazing stage, so I mixed the icing sugar with the apple cider vinegar, about a tablespoon less than the recipe and added a bit of 1/2 and 1/2 to get the correct consistency. Glaze tasted great! Not vinegary! But like cider! So I am very happy it all turned out!
So I want to make these the day before
do I wait to put the glaze on the next day after I heat them ?
Hi Mary! Yes, I would recommend you do the glaze steps just before serving although they do store well in the refrigerator and are best reheated in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes to crisp them back up. Hope this helps. Enjoy!