Description
Delight in these bite-sized Apple Fritter Bites featuring a tender, cinnamon-spiced batter loaded with diced apples. Baked to golden perfection and dipped in a sweet apple cider glaze, they’re perfect for a snack or dessert that captures the classic taste of apple fritters without the frying.
Ingredients
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For the Apple Fritter Bites
- Nonstick cooking spray (for greasing the 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 juice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk melted unsalted butter with granulated sugar until well blended. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce, mixing until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing. Then gently fold in the finely diced apples to distribute them evenly.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake the bites in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are cooked through.
- Prepare Glaze: While the bites cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar and apple cider until smooth and slightly thickened to create a flavorful glaze.
- Dip and Cool: Dip each warm apple fritter bite into the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off. Place on a cooling rack and let the glaze set before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy these warm, bite-sized treats bursting with apple and cinnamon flavor as a delightful snack or dessert.
Notes
- Use Honeycrisp or Gala apples for the best balance of sweetness and texture.
- Ensure apples are finely diced for even baking and bite-sized pieces.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the fritter bites tender and light.
- Allow the glaze to set fully on the bites before serving to avoid stickiness.
- These bites can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days, though they are best enjoyed fresh.
