Description
These delightful Apple Fritter Bites are a perfect treat for any time of day. With a tender, cinnamon-spiced apple interior and a sweet glaze, they are sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
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For the Apple Fritters:
- Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup no-sugar added applesauce
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely diced Honeycrisp apples, about 2 medium apples
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tbsp apple cider or apple juice
Instructions
- Make the apple fritters: Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C); spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined. Add the melted butter to a large bowl, then whisk in the sugar followed by the egg. Once combined, stir in the vanilla and applesauce. Add the flour mixture and stir until well combined, then fold in the chopped apples. Scoop 1 TBSP of batter into mounds a few inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the fritters from the oven. Turn the broiler on high.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together all the glaze ingredients. The glaze should be thin. Brush some of the glaze over each fritter and let it drip down the sides. Return the fritters to the oven and broil for 2-4 minutes, until the glaze starts to caramelize the tops. Rotate the baking sheet every minute to ensure even caramelization. Be sure to carefully watch the fritter so they don’t blacken and burn. Brush the remaining glaze evenly over the broiled fritters. Let set on the baking sheet until the glaze hardens, about 15 minutes.
Notes
- These bites can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temp or up to 1 week in the fridge. Enjoy at room temp or reheat in the oven at 350 F for 5-10 minutes or in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- This recipe is from my good friend Baker Mama and her new cookbook, Brilliant Bites: 75 Amazing Small Bites for Any Occasion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 68 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 0.4mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.03g
- Unsaturated Fat: -
- Trans Fat: -
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: -