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Delicious homemade Apple Fritter Bites on a plate

Apple Fritter Bites

These delightful Apple Fritter Bites are easy to make, family-friendly, and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings with their delicious apple flavor and sticky glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter (melted)
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1.5 cups finely diced apples (Honeycrisp or Gala)
Glaze Ingredients
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.33 cups apple cider or juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a nonstick baking sheet.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until combined.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce; whisk until smooth.
  5. Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and gently fold in the diced apples.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Switch on the broiler for an additional 2-4 minutes to caramelize the tops.
Glazing
  1. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with apple cider until smooth and brush over warm fritter bites.

Notes

Serve these bites warm with a cup of coffee or tea. Dust with extra powdered sugar or drizzle additional glaze for a fancier touch. They can be stored in the fridge for about 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.