Apple Fritter Bites: Irresistibly Sweet, Bite-Sized Apple Bliss
These Apple Fritter Bites are addictive little bites of doughy, apple-studded bliss topped with a sweet apple cider glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 30 bites
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until combined. Whisk in egg, vanilla, and applesauce until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Gently fold in diced apples.
- Scoop 1 tbsp portions of batter onto prepared baking sheet, a few inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and turn on broiler to high.
- Make glaze by whisking powdered sugar and apple cider/juice until thin. Brush some glaze over warm fritters, let drip down sides. Broil 2-4 minutes until caramelized, rotating pan frequently.
- Remove from oven and brush remaining glaze evenly on top. Let sit 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use your favorite apple variety for sweetness preference.
- Broil carefully to prevent burning the glaze.