Get ready to transform your kitchen into a heavenly bakery with these irresistible Baked Caramel Apple Fritters that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight! Imagine biting into a warm, golden-brown fritter bursting with tender apple chunks and dripping with rich, gooey caramel sauce – a dessert so decadent it'll have your family and friends begging for seconds. Unlike traditional deep-fried fritters, these baked beauties offer all the flavor with a healthier twist, proving that indulgence doesn't have to mean compromise.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 fritters
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, lightly greasing the paper with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined and no lumps remain.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the sugar, milk, and eggs until smooth and fully integrated, creating a uniform wet mixture.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring carefully to create a soft, slightly thick batter. Be careful not to overmix.
- Carefully fold the diced apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Using a large spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each fritter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the fritters are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Drizzle the warm caramel sauce generously over the fritters while they are still slightly warm, allowing the sauce to create a delicious glaze.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, sweet, and aromatic Baked Caramel Apple Fritters.
Tips
- Choose crisp, firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor in your fritters.
- Make sure your baking powder is fresh to ensure the fritters rise properly and maintain a light, airy consistency.
- Don't overmix the batter – this can lead to tough, dense fritters. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of vanilla extract to the batter.
- Allow the fritters to cool slightly before drizzling caramel sauce to prevent the sauce from becoming too runny.
- For a professional touch, use a cookie scoop to create uniform-sized fritters that bake evenly.
- If you prefer a more pronounced caramel flavor, try making your own homemade caramel sauce for an extra special touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 40mg
