Description
Apple Fritter Bites are the perfect sweet treat that combines tender, doughy goodness with the delightful crunch of apples and a luscious glaze. These bite-sized delights are incredibly easy to whip up in just under an hour, making them ideal for any occasion—be it a casual family gathering or a festive celebration. With their irresistible flavor of warm cinnamon and fresh apples, each piece is sure to be a hit among your guests or family members. Serve them as a dessert, snack, or breakfast companion alongside coffee, and enjoy the joyful burst of flavor in every bite!
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 (about 2 medium)
- 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 baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until combined. Add egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce; whisk until smooth.
- Stir in dry ingredients until just combined; gently fold in diced apples.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes; then switch oven to broil for an additional 2–4 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar with apple cider until smooth.
- Brush warm fritters with glaze and allow to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg