Description
These Apple Fritter Bites are delicious miniature pastries that combine the classic, comforting flavor of spiced Honeycrisp apples with a soft, cake-like texture and a sweet, caramelized glaze. Perfect for busy mornings or afternoon snacks, this baked recipe offers all the joy of a traditional fritter without the hassle of deep-frying, resulting in a lighter and equally moist treat.
Ingredients
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp cinnamon
0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
0.25 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
0.5 tsp vanilla extract
0.5 cup no-sugar added applesauce
1.5 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled and finely diced
2 cups powdered sugar
0.33 cup + 2 tbsp apple cider
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 F and coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium-sized bowl.
Combine the melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and applesauce in a separate large mixing bowl until smooth.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then gently stir in the diced apples.
Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the bites are golden and set.
Whisk together the powdered sugar and apple cider to create a thin glaze.
Dip the warm bites into the glaze and place on a wire rack to set.
Notes
Ensure your apples are finely diced so they cook through evenly. If you prefer a thicker glaze, start with less apple cider and add more as needed. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg