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Apple Fritter Bites

Heavenly Baked Apple Fritter Bites You'll Love to Share

Enjoy these delightful Apple Fritter Bites filled with tender apple chunks and a heavenly glaze, perfect for fall sharing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fritter Batter
  • 1 spray Nonstick Cooking Spray Prevents sticking
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if desired
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt Enhances flavor
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Can substitute with nutmeg
  • 0.25 cups Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar Can use brown sugar
  • 1 large Egg Can replace with a flax egg
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract Imitation vanilla can be used
  • 0.5 cups Unsweetened Applesauce Mashed bananas work as an alternative
  • 1.5 cups Honeycrisp or Gala Apples Diced
For the Apple Cider Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift to eliminate lumps
  • 0.4 cups Apple Cider or Juice Can substitute with lemon juice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Mix melted butter and sugar, then add egg, vanilla, and applesauce until smooth.
  4. Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, add diced apples, and fold gently.
  5. Scoop portions onto the baking sheet, leaving space for expansion.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes until edges are golden and tops spring back.
  7. Whisk powdered sugar and apple cider for the glaze.
  8. Brush warm fritter bites with the glaze and broil for 2-4 minutes.
  9. Glaze fritters again and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to ensure fluffiness; use firm apples for best flavor.

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