Prep & Preheat: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. 🖼️
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt. 🌾🪵
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together 1/2 cup milk, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup melted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. 🥛🥚
Combine & Fold in Apples: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir with a spatula just until combined. Fold in 2 cups of finely diced apples. (The batter will be thick!) 🍎🥣
Scoop & Shape: Scoop 1/4-cup mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly into freeform fritter shapes. Leave 2 inches of space between each fritter. 🍩
Bake to Golden: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 13 to 15 minutes, until golden-brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer to a wire cooling rack placed over a sheet pan. ⏲️
Glaze & Serve: Whisk powdered sugar, 3 tbsp milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Generously drizzle or dip warm fritters into the glaze. Let stand for 5 minutes for the glaze to set, then serve warm and enjoy! ☕🍽️✨
