Baked Apple Fritters

Baked apple fritters can be a lighter and healthier option compared to the fried version, but that doesn’t make them any less tasty. Here’s a variation of the traditional recipe with an Italian twist.

Ingredients

• 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 150 g of flour
• 50 g of sugar (plus a bit more for sprinkling)
• 150 ml of milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (optional)
• Powdered sugar for decorating (optional)
• Butter, as needed for greasing

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and grease a baking sheet with some butter.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the milk; mix well.
4. Combine the liquid ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until they are well blended into a homogeneous batter.
5. Dip the apple slices into the batter, making sure they are completely covered.
6. Arrange the batter-coated apple slices on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each one.
7. Sprinkle the apples with a bit of extra sugar to give a crispy texture.
8. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the fritters are golden and crispy.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Curiosity

Baked apple fritters are a healthier way to enjoy the flavor of traditional fritters, reducing the use of fats. The combination of apples and cinnamon is very common in Italian pastries, and this pairing creates an unmistakable fragrance that reminds us of fall and winter days.