It appears as fall has finally arrived in northern California.
Thank you very much.
We have been enjoying gorgeous morning walks, the windows are open, and the air just smells crisp.
L O V E it!!
Fall weather calls for apple fritters.
Hands down my all time favorite treat in the fall.
These however, are a slightly modified, healthier version.
Just because sweaters hide the bulge doesn’t mean I want the bulge:)
On my next trip to Apple Hill I will be enjoying a full fat fritter, but until I can get up the hill, these will do nicely.
I won’t even have to feel bad for eating more than one.
Baked Apple Fritters:
2 1/4 tsp yeast
1 cup of warm milk
4 tbsp butter
2 2/3 – 3 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 egg
warm the butter with the milk (it will not be melted completely)
sprinkle the yeast over the milk
let sit a few minutes
mix in the sugar
alternating – add in 1/2 the flour
egg
milk
flour
mix until everything is combined and the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl
the dough will be heavy and fairly sticky
cover and let rise until doubled (about 1 – 1 1/2 hours)
while the dough is rising prepare the filling:
2 apples peeled and diced
melt 2 tbsp butter
add in the apples
sprinkle 2 tbsp sugar and 1/2 – 1 tsp cinnamon
cook over med-low until the apples become soft
once risen, roll out the dough
cut into circles
place 1 tbsp filling in the center of each
fold dough over the filling – pinching seams together
place seam side down on lined baking sheet
cover and let rise for 30 – 40 minutes
Bake @400 for 20 minutes
once cool brush with melted butter
and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon {you could also use glaze if you prefer}
Enjoy!
About Heather @French Press
These look amazing, perfect for the change in season. I can’t wait to try them, my mouth is watering already!
What cute little fritters!
I’m in love with these! Totally pinned to make for my mom.
Love apple fritters! And love they’re baked
Fabulous & mouth-watering! Oh how I love that they’re baked too.
Mmmm….delish! I love fall recipes. I would love to have you stop by ‘Or so she says…’ and share some of your great ideas at the link party, going on right now (every Sat-Tues). Hope to see you there! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
Wow! I love this idea! Wish I had some right now.
WOWWWWW
These look soooooooooooo YUMMY
I’m definitely making these
Wishing I was eating one right now with my a.m. coffee
These look SOOO Super Good!! I Love Apple Fritters but rarely eat them because they have so many calories! I bet these bakes ones cut more than 50% of the calories. And the fact that they are not drenched in sugar glaze! Pinned it!
These are so much better for us. I never thought of baked. Thank you for the sharing.
We may have met by chance…but we become friends by choice.
http://simpleesue.com/mohjy-apples-red-candy-apples-recipe
I love that you took a fun fall treat and made it a little bit healthier. I love apple fritters but don’t love the added bulge it gives me!!!!
This looks AMAZING. So goodddd!
Wow, your Baked Apple Fritters look amazingly yummy! Pinned! Following! Hope you’re having a great day!
oh my goodness, do these ever look delicious! And baked! So a little less guilt! yummy
I love apple fritters and can’t wait to try these!
I made these tonight and added caramel to them. Turned out pretty awesome!
I also made a glaze for half of them and used butter, cinnamon and sugar on the others. Thanks for the recipe!
sounds terrific!