🍎✨ Dolly Parton's Baked Cinnamon Apple Fritters 🍩🤎 Ingredients: For the Apple Fritters: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - ⅓ cup granulated sugar - 2 teaspoons baking powder - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg - ½ teaspoon salt - 2 large eggs - ¾ cup whole milk - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 2 cups peeled and finely diced apples - 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar For the Cinnamon Glaze: - 1½ cups powdered sugar - 2–3 tablespoons whole milk - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract - ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions: 1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it. 2. Prepare the Apples: Toss the diced apples with the brown sugar and ½ teaspoon of the cinnamon. Set aside while preparing the batter. 3. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, remaining cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. 4. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. 5. Make the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined. Avoid overmixing so the fritters stay tender. 6. Add the Apples: Fold the cinnamon-coated apples into the thick batter until evenly distributed. 7. Shape the Fritters: Scoop generous ¼-cup portions of batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each mound into a rustic fritter shape, leaving space between them. 8. Bake: Bake for 14–17 minutes, until the fritters are puffed, lightly golden, and cooked through. 9. Make the Glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth. Add milk a little at a time until the glaze reaches a thick but pourable consistency. 10. Glaze the Fritters: Allow the baked fritters to cool for about 5 minutes, then generously drizzle or brush them with the cinnamon glaze. 11. Let the Glaze Set: Leave the fritters for another 5–10 minutes, until the glaze begins to set. 12. Serve: Enjoy slightly warm for tender cinnamon-spiced fritters packed with juicy apple pieces and finished with a sweet vanilla-cinnamon glaze. - @megansearcy6