Apple Fritter Bites: Bite-Sized Bliss You’ll Devour
These Apple Fritter Bites are downright addictive little bites of doughy, apple-studded bliss that you won’t be able to stop munching on. Perfect for dessert, brunch, or snack time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 30 bites
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced Honeycrisp or Gala apples (about 2 medium)
- Apple Cider Glaze: 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp apple cider or juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until combined. Then whisk in the egg, vanilla, and applesauce until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Scoop out 1 tbsp portions of batter and drop them a few inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and turn on broiler to high.
- Make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and apple cider/juice until thin and pourable.
- Brush some of the glaze over the warm fritter bites, letting it drip down the sides. Broil for 2-4 minutes, rotating the pan frequently, until the glaze starts to caramelize and bubble up.
- Remove from oven and brush the remaining glaze evenly over the tops of the fritters.
- Let sit for 15 minutes to allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Gala for the best texture.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep fritters tender.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.