Description
Delight in these crispy and tender Apple Fritter Bites, featuring warm diced apples baked into a cinnamon-spiced batter and finished with a sweet apple cider glaze that caramelizes under the broiler for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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For the Fritter Bites
- 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)
For the Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp apple cider or juice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet well with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined for a balanced spice base.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter with granulated sugar until mixed. Then incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce until the mixture is smooth.
- Form Batter: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined to avoid overmixing. Gently fold in the finely diced apples for bursts of fresh fruit in every bite.
- Scoop Batter onto Sheet: Using a spoon or small scoop, portion out approximately 1 tablespoon of batter per fritter, spacing them a few inches apart on the greased baking sheet to allow for expansion.
- Bake the Fritters: Bake the apple fritter bites in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until they are set and lightly golden.
- Prepare the Glaze: While baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and apple cider or juice in a small bowl until the glaze is thin and pourable.
- Glaze and Broil: Remove the fritters from the oven and turn the broiler to high. Brush some of the glaze evenly over the warm fritter bites, allowing it to drip down the sides. Broil for 2-4 minutes, rotating the pan often until the glaze caramelizes and bubbles.
- Final Glazing: Take the fritters out of the broiler and brush the remaining glaze evenly over the tops for an extra layer of sweetness and shine.
- Rest and Serve: Let the apple fritter bites sit for about 15 minutes to allow the glaze to fully set before serving, ensuring a perfect texture and delightful taste.
Notes
- Use firm varieties of apples like Honeycrisp or Gala for the best texture and flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the fritters light and tender.
- Keep an eye on the fritters during broiling as the glaze can burn quickly.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger batches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple fritters, apple dessert bites, cinnamon apple treats, baked apple fritters, apple cider glaze
