Description
Irresistible apple fritter bites deliver a carnival of sweet, crispy delight straight from grandma’s kitchen. Pillowy dough hugs tender apple chunks, creating an indulgent treat that melts in your mouth and whisks you to comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely diced Honeycrisp apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 large egg
Baking and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup no-sugar added applesauce
Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider or apple juice
- Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray to ensure easy release of the delicate fritter bites.
- In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon, creating a uniform base for the fritters.
- Whisk melted butter and sugar in a separate large bowl until smooth and well integrated. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, then gently fold in the applesauce to maintain a light texture.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Carefully fold in the chopped apples, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Using a tablespoon, carefully drop dollops of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake the fritter bites for 10 minutes until they begin to turn golden. Transition the oven to broil, preparing for the caramelization stage.
- Create a silky glaze by whisking powdered sugar with apple cider until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Generously brush the hot fritters with the prepared glaze, then place under the broiler for 2-4 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet carefully to ensure even caramelization and prevent burning.
- Remove the fritters from the oven and apply a second layer of glaze, allowing it to set and harden for approximately 15 minutes.
- Serve the apple fritter bites warm, with an optional light dusting of cinnamon sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and aromatic flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter mixing and consistent texture.
- Dice apples into small, uniform pieces for even distribution and better bite-sized fritters.
- Choose sweet-tart apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for balanced flavor and structural integrity.
- If avoiding gluten, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend for similar results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 91 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg