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Apple Fritter Bites

Delicious Baked Apple Fritter Bites for Cozy Fall Days

Delight in these Apple Fritter Bites, a guilt-free dessert capturing the essence of fall.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and texture
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt Balances flavor
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adds warm spice
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the batter
  • 1 Large Egg Binds ingredients
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce Adds moisture
  • 1.5 cups Finely Diced Apples Honeycrisp or Gala preferred
  • Nonstick Cooking Spray For coating baking sheet
For the Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the glaze
  • 1/3 cup Apple Cider or Juice Adds tartness
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider or Juice Additional for glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • tablespoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until frothy, then add egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce.
  4. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, then gently add diced apples.
  5. Scoop portions onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes until puffed and golden.
  7. Broil for 2-4 minutes until caramelized.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar and apple cider to make the glaze.
  9. Brush the glaze onto the warm fritters after broiling.
  10. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bitesCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Finely dice apples for even distribution and keep an eye on the broiler to prevent burning.

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