Description
Apple Fritter Bites are the perfect blend of warm, flavorful apples and cinnamon, all wrapped in a fluffy, bite-sized treat. Ideal for any occasion—from cozy nights at home to lively gatherings—these mini apple fritters are easy to make and incredibly delicious. With their sweet glaze and soft texture, you’ll find it hard to resist going back for seconds (or thirds!). Whether enjoyed as a dessert or a delightful snack, Apple Fritter Bites promise to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced Honeycrisp or Gala apples
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp apple cider or juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a nonstick baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth; add egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients gently; fold in diced apples.
- Scoop portions onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes; then prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with apple cider until drizzling consistency.
- Glaze warm fritter bites and broil briefly to caramelize the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg