Description
Delight in these bite-sized apple fritters that combine the warm flavors of cinnamon and fresh apples with a sweet apple cider glaze. Perfect for a snack or breakfast treat, these apple fritter bites are easy to bake and wonderfully caramelized on top thanks to a quick broil finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 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 apples (Honeycrisp or Gala)
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp apple cider or apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Set your oven to 400°F and grease a nonstick baking sheet to prevent sticking and allow easy removal of the fritter bites.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices throughout the batter.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, stir the melted unsalted butter with granulated sugar until blended. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce, then whisk the mixture until smooth and consistent.
- Incorporate dry ingredients and apples: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet bowl and fold gently. Carefully fold in the finely diced apples to maintain their texture and evenly disperse them throughout the batter.
- Scoop batter onto baking sheet: Use a tablespoon to drop portions of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for spread during baking.
- Bake and broil: Bake the fritter bites for about 10 minutes until they turn golden brown. After baking, switch on the oven broiler and caramelize the tops for an additional 2 to 4 minutes to achieve a delightful crispy and slightly charred finish.
- Prepare and apply glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and apple cider until smooth to create a thin, pourable glaze. Brush this glaze generously over the warm fritter bites, allowing it to set and add extra sweetness and moisture.
Notes
- Use freshly diced apples like Honeycrisp or Gala for best flavor and texture.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the fritters tender.
- The broiling step is essential for caramelizing the tops and adding extra flavor.
- The glaze can be adjusted for thickness by varying the amount of apple cider.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple fritter bites, apple fritters, baked apple bites, cinnamon apple snack, apple dessert, apple snack bites, baked apple fritters, quick apple dessert
