Description
These Apple Fritter Bites are delightful mini treats bursting with cinnamon-spiced apples and a sweet apple cider glaze. Perfectly bite-sized and baked to golden perfection, they combine the classic flavors of apple fritters in an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing snack or dessert.
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 Honeycrisp or Gala apples (about 2 medium apples)
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp apple cider or juice
Other
- Nonstick cooking spray (for greasing the muffin tin)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the fritter bites from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined, ensuring your bites will have consistent texture and flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Then add the egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce, mixing until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which could make the bites tough. Fold in the finely diced apples carefully, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a fritter bite comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Make Glaze: While the bites are cooling slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar and apple cider or juice until smooth and slightly thickened to create a sweet apple glaze.
- Glaze the Bites: Dip each warm apple fritter bite into the glaze, letting any excess drip off, then place them on a cooling rack so the glaze can set properly.
- Serve: Enjoy these delicious bite-sized treats fresh with their warm apple and cinnamon flavors and a sweet glaze for added indulgence.
Notes
- Use Honeycrisp or Gala apples for best flavor and texture; feel free to substitute with your favorite apple variety.
- Ensure apples are finely diced to prevent large chunks that may interfere with bite-sized portions.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the fritter bites tender and light.
- The glaze consistency can be adjusted by adding more powdered sugar or apple cider to your preference.
- Store leftover fritter bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, but they are best enjoyed fresh.
