Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of homemade Apple Fritter Bites, the perfect treat for any occasion. These delightful mini apple fritters combine sweet diced apples and fragrant cinnamon, all enveloped in a light, fluffy batter. Finished with a glossy glaze, they are irresistibly delicious and incredibly satisfying. Ideal for parties, gatherings, or a cozy night in, these bite-sized snacks are simple to prepare and will quickly become a favorite among family and friends. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or pair them with ice cream, caramel sauce, or whipped cream for an extra special touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp apple cider or juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a nonstick baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until combined. Stir in the egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Gently fold in diced apples.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes; then broil for an additional 2–4 minutes until caramelized.
- Meanwhile, whisk together powdered sugar and apple cider to make the glaze.
- Brush glaze over warm fritter bites as soon as they come out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter bite (30g)
- Calories: 107
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 77mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg