Description
These Baked Rhubarb Fritters are a delightful treat that perfectly balances the tartness of rhubarb with a sweet glaze. They are easy to make and are a great way to enjoy fresh rhubarb when in season.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 Cup sugar
- 1/4 Cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 Tablespoons butter, cold and cut into pieces
- 1/2 Cup milk, the higher the fat content the richer the flavor
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Filling:
- 1 Cup chopped rhubarb, cut pieces about 1/2 inch thick
- 1 Cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2 Tablespoons + 1/2 teaspoon milk (a higher fat percentage works best)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. (Make sure your baking sheet can go under a broiler.)
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Gently fold in chopped rhubarb.
- Drop by heaping 1/4 cup-full onto prepared baking sheet. (If you want to make small fritters, use a heaping tablespoonful.)
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until bottoms are golden brown and center is set. (If you are making small fritters, start checking for doneness at 8 minutes.) Remove to a wire rack and turn oven to broil.
- After turning oven to broil, prepare glaze. Whisk together confectioner’s sugar, 2 Tablespoons milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Brush a thin layer of glaze over fritters. Place under broiler. Broil for 2-4 minutes, or until tops start to turn golden and the glaze bubbles.
- Carefully remove baking sheet to a wire rack. Stir remaining 1/2 teaspoon of milk into the remaining glaze. Brush rest of glaze over warm fritters.
- Allow glaze to harden and serve.
- Best enjoyed same day. If there are leftovers, store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a flavor variation, add some orange zest to the glaze.
- These fritters are best served warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Baked Rhubarb Fritters, Rhubarb Recipe, Fritters Recipe, Dessert, Baking
