Sheet Pan Apple Fritters with Cinnamon Sugar Glaze

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

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Golden fried apple fritters baked on a sheet pan and drizzled with a warm cinnamon sugar glaze for an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder 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 12, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 medium (about 1 cup) apple, peeled and diced
for greasing pan vegetable oil
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for glaze)
3 tbsp milk (for glaze)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and lightly grease a 12x17 inch sheet pan with vegetable oil.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt until combined.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 3/4 cup milk, 1 large egg, and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter until smooth.
Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry flour mixture and gently fold in 1 cup diced peeled apple until just combined.
Step 5: Drop spoonfuls of batter evenly spaced on the prepared sheet pan, forming about 12 fritters.
Step 6: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fritters are golden on the edges and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 7: While fritters bake, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 3 tbsp milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth for the glaze.
Step 8: Remove fritters from the oven and drizzle immediately with the cinnamon sugar glaze. Serve warm.