Description
Crispy apple fritter bites bring comfort and nostalgia to classic dessert lovers. Cinnamon-dusted nuggets of sweet, golden goodness invite you to savor a delightful moment of pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
Fruit and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced Honeycrisp or Gala apples (about 2 medium apples)
- Nonstick cooking spray (for greasing the muffin tin)
Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons apple cider or juice
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F and coat a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth, then incorporate egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce into a uniform mixture.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into wet ingredients, stirring minimally to avoid dense texture.
- Delicately fold diced apples throughout the batter, creating consistent fruit distribution.
- Fill muffin cups three-quarters full, allowing space for even rising during baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick emerges clean and tops appear golden brown.
- Create glaze by whisking powdered sugar and apple cider until achieving a smooth, slightly thickened consistency.
- While fritter bites are warm, immerse each into glaze, letting excess drip off naturally.
- Position glazed bites on a cooling rack, permitting the coating to set and create a delectable finish.
- Serve these aromatic, bite-sized treats perfect for casual gatherings or sweet afternoon indulgence.
Notes
- Swap flour for gluten-free alternatives like almond or oat flour to make these bites celiac-friendly.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra crunch and nutty flavor.
- Control sugar levels by using monk fruit sweetener or reducing sugar quantity for diabetic-friendly version.
- Store fritter bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 138 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg