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Apple Fritter Bites Recipe

Apple Fritter Bites Recipe
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These oven-baked Apple Fritter Bites pack nostalgic fall flavor in a bite-sized, easy-to-make treat. Tender apple-studded dough is baked and broiled for caramelized tops, then drenched in a sweet apple cider glaze for the perfect shareable snack or dessert. No frying required—just pure apple-cinnamon goodness!

Ingredients

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For the Apple Fritter Bites:

  • Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
  • 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 apple juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Generously grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar together until smooth. Whisk in the egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until the batter is just combined—avoid overmixing for tender bites. Fold in the finely diced apples evenly.
  5. Shape Bites: Scoop out 1 tablespoon portions of the batter and drop them a few inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the bites are set and lightly golden underneath.
  7. Prepare Glaze: While baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and apple cider or juice in a medium bowl. The glaze should be thin and pourable—add more cider if needed.
  8. Glaze and Broil: Remove the fritter bites from the oven. Turn on your broiler to high. Brush some of the glaze generously over the warm fritters, letting it drip down the sides. Broil for 2–4 minutes, rotating the pan frequently, until the glaze bubbles and caramelizes at the edges but does not burn.
  9. Add Final Glaze: Remove from the oven and brush the remaining glaze evenly over all the bites. Let them sit for about 15 minutes so the glaze sets before serving.

Notes

  • For extra apple flavor, use apple cider over apple juice in the glaze.
  • Check the fritter bites under the broiler frequently—as the glaze caramelizes quickly!
  • These are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • You can use other crisp, sweet apples if you don’t have Honeycrisp or Gala.

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