Dolly Parton's Baked Cinnamon Apple Fritters

Ingredients

• 2 large apples (Peeled and diced)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.333 cup milk (Additional small splash used to make the glaze; amount not specified)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar (For the glaze)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Fold the peeled, diced apples into the batter until distributed throughout.

6. 6

   Scoop the batter onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, forming 8 fritters.

7. 7

   Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the fritters are golden and cooked through.

8. 8

   Mix the powdered sugar with a small splash of milk to make a glaze.

9. 9

   Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritters and serve.

Notes

The source specifies a small splash of additional milk for the glaze but does not give an exact amount. The listed bake time is 15–18 minutes, while the post summarizes the bake time as 18 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• baked
• vegetarian
• fall baking
• apple
• cinnamon
• easy dessert