Description
Irresistible homemade baked apple fritters bring comfort and warmth from classic American kitchens, blending sweet cinnamon-spiced apples with light, golden pastry. Crisp edges and tender centers await when you bite into these delightful treats that promise pure baking joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) granulated sugar
Spice Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
Topping and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) caramel sauce
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream
- 1/4 cup (30 g) crushed graham crackers (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize chopped apples in a skillet with warming spices, allowing them to soften and develop a rich, fragrant essence while releasing their natural sweetness.
- Create a delicate base in each serving vessel by evenly distributing the luscious cooked apple mixture, ensuring a uniform layer of fruity goodness.
- Generously cascade golden caramel sauce over the apple foundation, allowing it to seep between apple pieces and create a luxurious, glistening surface.
- Crown the dessert with billowy, aerated whipped cream, establishing a cloud-like texture that complements the dense, spiced fruit underneath.
- Garnish with delicately crushed graham cracker fragments, introducing a subtle crunch and nutty undertone that elevates the entire dessert profile.
- For optimal enjoyment, serve immediately while components remain at peak temperature and texture, or chill briefly to allow flavors to harmonize and sauce to slightly set.
Notes
- Rest cooked apples for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld and prevent burning your mouth.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweetness and better texture in the fritters.
- Consider substituting graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives for those with dietary restrictions.
- Warm the caramel sauce slightly before drizzling to enhance its flowing consistency and flavor integration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg