Apple Fritter Muffins

How to bake apple fritter muffins in the oven. A healthier apple donut no oil required, you can cook with a maple glaze on top for breakfast or dessert. One of our favorite muffin tin recipes you can call a muffin or a donut, either one is delicious.

Apple Fritters in a Muffin Tin

Ok so you may be wondering how you could cook them without becoming just a large blob on a cookie sheet, we have a trick up our sleeves. Just like our cake mix donuts we used a pan to keep the dough together. In this case I didn’t want a hole in the middle so a muffin pan worked out quite well to get this done!

I love making these during the summertime when we have tons of fruit falling off of the trees. Peeled and diced up you can make all sorts of things with them and I hate letting any of them go to waste. After sharing how we made Apple Cobbler with Bisquick the other week I had to come up with something new and this was the next winner!

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 c all purpose flour
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Cinnamon and granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 2 eggs should be added near room temperature
• Vanilla extract – could add 1/2 apple flavor extract
• 2/3 c milk whole
• Butter melted, unsalted
• Apple cider vinegar
• 1 large fresh apple peeled and diced, or made into larger chunks as an Apple Slices Recipe
• Just use a spray of vegetable oil into the pan so they don’t stick

What apples should you use for apple fritters?

Now let’s talk a minute about produce shall we? There are like a lot a lot of choices out there and there IS a big difference. You will want a variety that is firmer than others. Granny Smith apples are top of the list followed by Fuji. Other varieties get softer and will break apart in all the mixing and transferring and heat.

Can you bake apple fritters in a mini muffin tin?

Now you could use a mini pan to make these too a lot faster. The downside to that size is you won’t get as much fruit into each bite, but the size is definitely fun. If you want to know how long to bake mini muffins / fritters we have info. on that here for you. Beyond the pan a small bowl and measuring cup is needed.

Want to make this as a Bisquick recipe instead of totally homemade? You can! I will say that from scratch is better, hands down but I get that some days you just don’t have the time or effort. In that case you would just combine all of the ingredients below to create a batter. Then follow the baking temp and time below.

Apple Fritter Muffins with Bisquick

1. 2 cups Bisquick
2. 1/2 cups water or milk
3. 1 egg
4. 1/4 cup sugar
5. 1 tsp cinnamon
6. 1 large peeled and diced apple

Ok so I guess you could say they are a bit like Applesauce Muffins in a sense. I will say that with the boxed mix they don’t quite have the texture of a fritter recipe as the homemade batter does. The difference is the chewiness of the inside. They are a bit more dense and with more processed mixes you won’t get that.

How to Make Old Fashioned Apple Fritter Muffins

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray inside of muffin tin with non stick canola oil spray or line with paper liners (spraying is better).
• Peel and dice the apple into small bite size pieces.
• In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Swirl around a whisk to distribute and break up any clumps. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
• Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Whisk together, incorporating the flour slowly until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
• Place the prepared muffin pan in the oven to heat up for 5 minutes so that it is hot when you place the batter in.
• Just before the pan is ready, add the chopped apples and the vinegar to the batter and stir to evenly distribute.
  • Do not do this step until the last minute – you want the baking soda and vinegar to react in the oven not while sitting out.
• Scoop batter into the hot muffin tins (a 1/2 cup measuring scoop is good for this), filling to about 3/4 of the way full.
  • or fry in oil like our Dunkin Donuts Apple Fritter recipe
• Place in the oven immediately. Bake for 18 minutes or until a cake tester inserted comes out clean and tops are golden brown. Do not open the oven for the first 15 minutes of the bake.
• Allow to sit in the pan for 5 minutes before removing and putting each on a cooling rack.

Should you add glaze to muffins?

For these yes, I make a glaze. It is simple combining 1 cup powdered sugar with just enough milk, water or apple cider vinegar to thin out to the thickness of your liking. Pour the glaze over the un molded fritters while still hot. Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before eating.

To glaze your apple fritters, allow them to cool slightly and then drizzle or dip them into the glaze. You can also dip the tops of the warm fritters into the glaze for a thicker coating. The glaze will set as it cools, creating a delectable and visually appealing finish to your irresistible apple fritters.

Apple Fritter Glazes

1. Vanilla Glaze
   • Ingredients: Powdered sugar, milk or cream, vanilla extract.
   • Instructions: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, a splash of milk or cream, and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Adjust the consistency by adding more liquid or sugar until you achieve the desired thickness. Drizzle the glaze over warm fritters.
2. Cinnamon Spice Glaze
   • Ingredients: Powdered sugar, milk or cream, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract.
   • Instructions: Prepare a classic vanilla glaze as mentioned above, and add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon for a warm and cozy flavor. Whisk until smooth and drizzle over the fritters.
3. Maple Glaze
   • Ingredients: Powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, milk or cream.
   • Instructions: Mix powdered sugar with a tablespoon or two of pure maple syrup and a splash of milk or cream until the glaze reaches your desired consistency. The maple flavor adds a rich and distinctive taste to your fritters.
4. Caramel Glaze
   • Ingredients: Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade), powdered sugar, milk or cream.
   • Instructions: Blend caramel sauce with powdered sugar and a little milk or cream to create a caramel glaze. This option adds a delightful caramelized sweetness to your apple fritters.
5. Brown Butter Glaze
   • Ingredients: Unsalted butter, powdered sugar, milk or cream.
   • Instructions: Brown some butter by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Whisk in powdered sugar and a splash of milk or cream until smooth. Drizzle this unique and flavorful glaze over your fritters.
6. Lemon Glaze
   • Ingredients: Powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest.
   • Instructions: Combine powdered sugar with freshly squeezed lemon juice and a bit of lemon zest for a tangy and refreshing glaze. Adjust the thickness with additional sugar or juice.
7. Easy Cream Cheese Frosting
   • Ingredients: Cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk or cream, vanilla extract.
   • Instructions: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, a splash of milk or cream, and a touch of vanilla extract until smooth. This creamy glaze adds richness to your fritters.