Description
Apple Fritter Bites are the perfect blend of sweet, cinnamon-spiced goodness and tender apple pieces, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. These delightful mini fritters bring the cozy flavors of fall straight to your kitchen in under an hour! With a light glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness, they are ideal for snacking, entertaining, or enjoying with your morning coffee. Your family and friends will keep coming back for more of these mouthwatering bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp apple cider or juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a nonstick baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter and sugar until mixed. Add egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce; whisk until smooth.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined. Carefully stir in diced apples.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each bite.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with apple cider until smooth.
- Brush warm fritters with glaze and broil on high for 2–4 minutes until caramelized.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg