Description
These Apple Fritter Bites are delightful mini treats bursting with fresh apple and cinnamon flavors. Perfectly soft and moist on the inside, each bite is coated with a sweet apple cider glaze that adds a luscious finish. Ideal as a fun snack, dessert, or breakfast treat, these little fritters are easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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For the Batter
- Nonstick cooking spray (for greasing the mini muffin tin)
- 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 apples)
For the Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp apple cider or apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure 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 until evenly combined. This will create the base for your batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter with granulated sugar until well blended. Then add the large egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce, mixing until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Incorporate Ingredients: Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the fritters light and tender. Next, fold in the finely diced apples carefully so the fruit stays distributed through the batter.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising without overflowing.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The bites are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: While the fritter bites cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar and apple cider until smooth and thick enough to coat the bites but still pourable.
- Glaze the Bites: Dip each warm apple fritter bite into the glaze, letting any excess drip off. Place them on a cooling rack to allow the glaze to set, creating a sweet, glossy coating.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once glazed and set, enjoy these bite-sized apple fritters as a delicious snack or dessert packed with warming cinnamon and apple flavors.
Notes
- For best texture, use fresh, firm apples like Honeycrisp or Gala for the diced apple pieces.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, reduce the amount of apple cider slightly or add more powdered sugar.
- These fritter bites can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Reheat briefly in a microwave or warm oven before serving if desired.
- You can substitute apple cider with apple juice or even a mild lemon juice for a tangier glaze.
