Cinnamon Apple Fritter Bites
Bite into warm, cinnamon-kissed apple fritter bites baked to golden perfection and finished with a crackly apple cider glaze. Cozy fall flavor in every bite.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
Apple Fritter Bites
- Nonstick cooking spray for greasing
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free 1:1 blend
- 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 Honeycrisp apples, peeled and finely diced about 2 medium
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 + 2 tbsp apple cider or apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray and line with parchment.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter and sugar. Whisk in the egg, then add vanilla and applesauce.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently stir in the diced apples.
- Drop 1-tablespoon portions of batter onto the prepared sheet, spacing about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
- While baking, whisk powdered sugar with apple cider until smooth and pourable.
- Switch oven to broil. Brush each fritter with glaze; broil 2–4 minutes until the glaze bubbles and lightly caramelizes. Watch closely.
- Brush with a second coat of glaze and let sit 15 minutes to set. Serve warm.
Notes
Make it gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Storage: Airtight up to 3 days at room temp. Make ahead: Bake and glaze, then re-warm 5 minutes at 325°F (160°C). Serving idea: Add vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. More cozy desserts: Try Pecan Pie Dump Cake or Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Pizza.