Oven-Roasted Apple Fritters with Cinnamon Sugar Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

Lightly crispy apple fritters baked in the oven and topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar glaze for a comforting, less-greasy treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 medium apple (peeled and diced)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for glaze)

Sheet pans that don’t warp in a hot oven → Best Sheet Pans in 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt until combined.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg with 1/2 cup milk and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter until smooth.
4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; fold in 1 medium peeled and diced apple.
5. Step 5: Using a spoon, drop rounded 2-tablespoon dollops of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Step 6: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fritters are puffed and golden on the edges.
7. Step 7: While fritters bake, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon to make the glaze.
8. Step 8: Remove fritters from oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle each fritter with the cinnamon sugar glaze and serve warm.