Description
These Apple Fritter Bites are delightful mini treats bursting with fresh apples and warm cinnamon, baked to perfection and coated with a sweet apple cider glaze. Perfect as a snack or a breakfast companion, they combine the beloved flavors of classic apple fritters in a convenient, bite-sized form.
Ingredients
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For the 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 Apple Cider Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp apple cider or juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until well blended. Then add the large egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing. Carefully fold in the finely diced apples to distribute them evenly.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the Bites: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a fritter bite comes out clean.
- Make the Apple Cider Glaze: While the fritter bites cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar and apple cider until smooth and slightly thickened to form a glaze.
- Glaze the Fritter Bites: Dip each warm apple fritter bite into the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off. Place them on a cooling rack to let the glaze set properly.
- Serve: Enjoy these delicious bite-sized apple fritter treats with a warm burst of cinnamon and apple flavor, perfect for sharing or indulging yourself!
Notes
- Use Honeycrisp or Gala apples for a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Ensure the diced apples are finely chopped so they bake evenly within the batter.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the bites tender and fluffy.
- Allow the glaze to set before serving to avoid messiness.
- These bites can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in a warm oven or microwave briefly to enjoy a fresh-baked taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
