🍎 Apple Fritter Bites 🍏

🍎 Apple Fritter Bites 🍏

Apple fritters are a classic treat, but sometimes you want something bite-sized and easy to enjoy. These Apple Fritter Bites are the perfect answer! They’re packed with the sweet flavor of apples, kissed with cinnamon, and topped with a delightful apple cider glaze. Perfect for a quick snack or a delicious dessert, these little bites will be a hit with everyone.

Ingredients

For the Fritter Bites:

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 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) 🍎

For the Apple Cider Glaze:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp apple cider or juice 🍎

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

3. Combine the Wet Ingredients:

• In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
• Add the egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.

4. Create the Batter:

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
• Gently fold in the finely diced apples, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

5. Shape and Bake:

• Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions of batter and drop them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
• Bake for 10 minutes.

6. Prepare to Broil:

• Remove the fritter bites from the oven and turn on the broiler to high.

7. Make the Apple Cider Glaze:

• While the fritter bites are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and apple cider (or juice) until the glaze is thin and pourable.

8. Glaze and Broil:

• Brush some of the glaze over the warm fritter bites, letting it drip down the sides.
• Place the fritter bites under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, rotating the pan frequently, until the glaze begins to caramelize and bubble.

9. Final Glaze:

• Remove the fritter bites from the oven and brush the remaining glaze evenly over the tops.
• Let them sit for 15 minutes to allow the glaze to set.

10. Enjoy!

• Your Apple Fritter Bites are ready to be enjoyed! Perfectly caramelized and bursting with apple flavor, these bites are sure to be a hit.

Quick Recipe Facts

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 24 bites

These Apple Fritter Bites are an irresistible treat that’s simple to make and even easier to enjoy. The combination of tender apples, warm cinnamon, and sweet apple cider glaze makes these bites a delightful snack or dessert that you’ll want to make again and again. Happy baking! 😋

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