Apple Fritter Bites

 

Tasty Apple Fritter Bites

I wanted to share these tasty apple fritter bites with you today because they are a special treat for the fall season. These fritters are similar to doughnuts, full of apple flavor, very light, and topped with a tasty apple cider glaze. Since they are baked instead of fried, you might feel a bit better about having more helpings!

When my friend Courtney gave me a copy of Baker Mama's new cookbook, Brilliant Bites, I tried these delicious small snacks for the first time. When I saw the name of the recipe, I immediately wanted to prepare it.

Can you think of a tastier snack for autumn? Delicious apple fritters with a crispy cider icing on top. These tasty treats are full of tender, fresh pieces of apple, with a tangy and sweet coating that creates a special, irresistibly crunchy outer layer. And the best part? Since they are baked instead of fried, you can enjoy a few without any guilt!

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 medium Honeycrisp or Gala apples, finely diced
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple juice or cider

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and melted butter until well combined. Add the egg, vanilla, and applesauce, mixing until smooth.
4. Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the diced apples.
5. Scoop batter: Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
6. Bake and broil: Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set the broiler to high.
7. Make glaze: While the fritters bake, mix the powdered sugar with the apple juice or cider until smooth.
8. Glaze and broil: Drizzle the warm fritters with the glaze, letting it drip down the sides. Broil for 2-4 minutes, or until the glaze begins to bubble and caramelize. Move the pan around frequently to avoid burning.
9. Final glaze: Remove from the oven and generously coat the fritters with any remaining glaze.
10. Cool and serve: Allow the glaze to set for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!