Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet

1. Preheat Your Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures the fritters bake evenly and develop a golden-brown exterior.
2. Prepare the Baking Sheet:
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with nonstick spray. This will prevent the fritters from sticking and make cleanup easier.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup of white whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of allspice, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk until the ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed.

   Helpful Tip: Using white whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients without compromising the flavor or texture of the fritters.

Step 3: Cut in the Butter

4. Cut in the Butter:
   Add 6 tablespoons of cold butter, cut into small pieces, to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

   Cooking Tip: Make sure the butter is cold; this helps create a tender texture in the baked fritters.

Step 4: Prepare the Wet Ingredients

5. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of milk, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
6. Mix the Dough:
   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough fritters.
7. Fold in the Apples:
   Gently fold in 1 cup of chopped apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

   Helpful Tip: For the best flavor, use a sweet, crisp apple variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji.

Step 5: Shape and Bake the Fritters

8. Shape the Fritters:
   Using a spoon or an ice cream scoop, drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each mound slightly with the back of the spoon.
9. Bake the Fritters:
   Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the fritters are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Prepare the Glaze

10. Mix the Glaze:
    While the fritters are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together 1 cup of confectioner’s sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a medium mixing bowl. The glaze should be smooth and slightly thick. If it’s too thick, add a little more milk until you reach the desired consistency.

Step 7: Glaze the Fritters

11. Glaze the Fritters:
    Once the fritters are done baking, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet. While they are still warm, dip the tops of the fritters into the glaze, or drizzle the glaze over the top using a spoon.
12. Cool Completely:
    Allow the glazed fritters to cool on a wire rack until the glaze is set.