Description
Sweet and crispy apple fritter bites bring nostalgic bakery charm straight to home kitchens. Golden-brown nuggets packed with cinnamon-spiced apples and drizzled with vanilla glaze offer pure comfort in every delightful bite you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples:
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced Honeycrisp or Gala apples (about 2 medium)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients and Additions:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl, whisking until thoroughly blended.
- In a separate large bowl, blend melted butter and sugar until smooth, creating a uniform mixture.
- Incorporate egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce into the butter-sugar mixture, stirring until the texture becomes consistent and creamy.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing minimally to maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully fold diced apples into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Using a tablespoon, deposit small dollops of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart to allow for expansion.
- Bake for 10 minutes until the edges turn golden and the surface appears set.
- Switch the oven to high broil setting while the fritter bites are still warm.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and apple cider until it reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Generously brush the warm fritter bites with glaze, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
- Place under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, rotating the pan periodically to ensure even caramelization.
- Watch carefully as the glaze bubbles and turns a rich, golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and apply a final layer of glaze across the tops of the fritters.
- Allow the fritters to rest for 15 minutes, permitting the glaze to set and develop a delicate, crisp finish before serving.
Notes
- Swap whole wheat flour for a healthier twist, adding more fiber and nutrients to these delightful bites.
- Use alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a more natural sugar option that keeps the fritters moist and delicious.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular flour with a blend of almond and coconut flour to maintain a similar texture and taste.
- Experiment with different apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith to create unique flavor profiles in each batch of fritter bites.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg