Description
Baked Rhubarb Fritters are soft, tender, and lightly spiced with a crisp caramelized glaze. This baked version offers a lighter take on classic fritters while keeping that sweet and tangy bakery-style flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped rhubarb (about 1/2-inch pieces)
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a baking sheet that is safe for broiling
2. Mix flour, sugars, baking powder, spices, and salt in a large bowl
3. Cut in cold butter until mixture becomes crumbly
4. Whisk milk, egg, and vanilla separately, then combine with dry mixture just until incorporated without overmixing
5. Gently fold in chopped rhubarb
6. Scoop portions of dough onto baking sheet using about 1/4 cup each
7. Bake until bottoms are golden and centers are set, about 11 to 13 minutes
8. Remove from oven and switch to broil setting
9. Mix glaze ingredients until smooth and brush a thin layer over fritters
10. Broil briefly until glaze bubbles and lightly caramelizes
11. Add remaining milk to glaze, brush over warm fritters, and let glaze set before serving
Notes
Do not overmix batter; mixture should remain slightly lumpy for a soft texture
All-purpose or white whole wheat flour works best; full whole wheat changes texture and flavor
Cardamom is optional and can be omitted
Use a measuring cup for rustic shapes with more glaze pockets or a scoop for cleaner portions
Best flavor develops slightly as fritters cool
Best eaten the same day
Store leftovers in an airtight container
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter