Looking for a delightful and easy-to-make sweet treat? These mini apple fritters with cider glaze are just what you need! Perfect for a cozy afternoon snack or a charming addition to your brunch table, these fritter bites are sure to impress. The combination of tender, cinnamon-spiced apple bites with a lusciously smooth cider glaze makes for a mouthwatering experience. Plus, they’re baked, not fried, making them a lighter option without sacrificing any of the indulgence. Here’s how to make them:
Ingredients
For the Apple Fritter Bites:
- Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup no-sugar-added applesauce
- 1 ½ cups peeled and finely diced Honeycrisp apples, about 2 medium apples
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup plus 2 TBSP apple cider or apple juice
Instructions
- Prepare for Baking: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Then, spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray to ensure your apple fritters don’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined. This blend of dry ingredients will create the perfect fluffy texture for your fritters.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and mix well, then stir in the vanilla and applesauce. This mixture will ensure your fritters are moist and delicious.
- Combine and Fold: Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined. Gently fold in the chopped apples, making sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Bake the Fritters: Scoop 1 tablespoon of batter into mounds a few inches apart on your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Then, remove the fritters from the oven and switch the broiler on high.
- Glaze and Broil: Whisk together all the glaze ingredients until smooth. The glaze should be thin enough to brush over the fritters. Brush some glaze over each fritter, allowing it to drip down the sides. Return the fritters to the oven and broil for 2-4 minutes, or until the glaze starts to caramelize the tops. Rotate the baking sheet every minute for even caramelization.
- Final Touch: Brush the remaining glaze evenly over the broiled fritters. Allow them to set on the baking sheet until the glaze hardens, about 15 minutes.
Serving and Enjoyment
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10-14 minutes
- Total Time: 34-39 minutes
- Servings: Makes about 15-20 fritter bites
- Kcal: Approximately 100 kcal per fritter bite
These mini apple fritters with cider glaze are a fantastic way to enjoy the flavors of fall or bring a bit of sweetness into any day of the year. With their soft, cakey texture, spiced apple flavor, and shiny glaze, they’re sure to become a favorite. Happy baking!
Delightful Mini Apple Fritters with Cider Glaze
- Total Time: 34-39 minutes
- Yield: 15-20 fritter bites 1x
Description
These Apple Fritter Bites are a celebration of autumn’s bounty, encapsulated in bite-sized morsels that promise a burst of warm, spiced apple flavor in every bite. The glistening apple cider glaze lends an exquisite sheen, making each fritter not only irresistibly tasty but also visually appealing. Perfectly golden and crisp on the outside while tender and filled with sweet apple chunks on the inside, these fritter bites are a testament to the joy of fall baking.
Ingredients
For the Apple Fritter Bites:
Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp kosher salt
2 tsp cinnamon
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup no-sugar-added applesauce
1 ½ cups peeled and finely diced Honeycrisp apples, about 2 medium apples
For the Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
⅓ cup plus 2 TBSP apple cider or apple juice
Instructions
Make the apple fritters: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C); spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and mix well, then stir in the vanilla and applesauce.
Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined. Fold in the chopped apples.
Scoop 1 tablespoon of batter into mounds a few inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the fritters from the oven and turn the broiler on high.
Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together all the glaze ingredients until smooth. The glaze should be thin.
Brush some of the glaze over each fritter, allowing it to drip down the sides. Return the fritters to the oven and broil for 2-4 minutes, or until the glaze starts to caramelize the tops. Rotate the baking sheet every minute to ensure even caramelization. Carefully watch to prevent burning.
Brush the remaining glaze evenly over the broiled fritters. Let set on the baking sheet until the glaze hardens, about 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 100 kcal per fritter bite