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Apple Fritter Bites

Irresistibly Soft Apple Fritter Bites for Cozy Fall Mornings

Delightful Apple Fritter Bites that mix sweet baked apples and warm cinnamon for a cozy fall treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fritter Bites
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.25 cups Unsalted Butter Melted; can use coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with a sugar substitute
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with flax egg for vegan
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results
  • 0.5 cups Unsweetened Applesauce Can be substituted with mashed banana
  • 1.5 cups Honeycrisp or Gala Apples Finely diced; about 2 medium apples
For the Apple Cider Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 0.42 cups Apple Cider or Juice 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • tablespoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Apple Fritter Bites
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine melted butter and sugar; stir in egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then fold in diced apples.
  5. Scoop dollops onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing a few inches apart.
  6. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden and puffed.
  7. While cooling, whisk together powdered sugar and apple cider until smooth for the glaze.
  8. Brush the glaze over warm fritters, then broil for 2-4 minutes.
  9. Brush remaining glaze over fritters and allow to rest for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh apples for best flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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