Ingredients
For the Fritters:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk preferably with high fat content
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped apples
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk with a high percentage of fat for best results
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking; ensure the mat is suitable for use under a broiler.
- Dry Ingredients Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Integrate the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or two forks, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Wet Ingredients Mixture: In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Forming the Fritter Dough: Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overworking the dough. Fold in the chopped apples gently.
- Shaping the Fritters: Using a 1/4 cup measure, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. For smaller fritters, a heaping tablespoon may be used instead.
- Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 11-13 minutes, or until the bottoms of the fritters are golden brown and the centers are set. If preparing smaller fritters, begin checking for doneness at around 8 minutes.
- Broiling: After baking, remove the fritters from the oven and increase the temperature to broil.
- Preparing the Glaze: While the oven adjusts, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Applying the Glaze: Brush a thin layer of the glaze over each fritter, then place them under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the glaze begins to bubble.
- Final Glazing: Remove the fritters from the oven and place on a wire rack. Apply a second coating of glaze while the fritters are still warm.
- Serving: Allow the glaze to set before serving the fritters, ideally when they are still warm for best flavor and texture.
- Storage Recommendation: These fritters are optimally enjoyed on the day of baking but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours for short-term enjoyment.
