Description
These Baked Rhubarb Fritters with Sweet Glaze provide a delightful balance of tart rhubarb and sweet vanilla glaze, baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and results in light, fluffy fritters that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Fritter Batter
- 1 cup diced rhubarb
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Sweet Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt, ensuring they are well mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep fritters light.
- Fold in Rhubarb: Carefully fold the diced rhubarb into the batter, distributing evenly without breaking down the rhubarb pieces.
- Form Fritters: Using a tablespoon, drop heaping spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart for even baking.
- Bake: Bake the fritters in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until they puff up and develop a light golden color.
- Prepare Glaze: While baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
- Cool and Glaze: Remove the baked fritters from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet; then drizzle the sweet glaze evenly over the fritters.
- Serve: Serve the fritters warm for the best flavor contrast between tart rhubarb and sweet glaze. Enjoy!
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain light fritters.
- Use fresh diced rhubarb for best texture; frozen rhubarb can be used but drain well to avoid excess moisture.
- You can customize the glaze sweetness by adjusting the powdered sugar amount.
- Serve immediately for optimal taste and texture; fritters can become denser if stored.
- These fritters can be reheated gently in a warm oven or toaster oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: rhubarb fritters, baked fritters, sweet glaze, breakfast fritters, rhubarb recipe, easy baked dessert
