Apple Fritter Bites
Makes 30 bites
Baked, not fried, Apple Fritter Bites are loaded with apple flavor, and the apple glaze puts them over the top! So good; so shareable!
This recipe is from my good friend Baker Mama and her new cookbook, Brilliant Bites: 75 Amazing Small Bites for Any Occasion.
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup no-sugar added applesauce
- 1 ½ cups peeled and finely diced Honeycrisp apples, about 2 medium apples
Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup plus 2 TBSP apple cider or apple juice
Equipment
- Baking sheet (These baking sheets are so great)
- Pastry brush (I like that this set includes several sizes)
Instructions
Make the apple fritters:
- Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C); spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Add the melted butter to a large bowl, then whisk in the sugar followed by the egg. Once combined, stir in the vanilla and applesauce. Add the flour mixture and stir until well combined, then fold in the chopped apples.
- Scoop 1 TBSP of batter into mounds a few inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the fritters from the oven. Turn the broiler on high.
Make the glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the glaze ingredients. The glaze should be thin.
- Brush some of the glaze over each fritter and let it drip down the sides. Return the fritters to the oven and broil for 2-4 minutes, until the glaze starts to caramelize the tops. Rotate the baking sheet every minute to ensure even caramelization. Be sure to carefully watch the fritter so they don’t blacken and burn.
- Brush the remaining glaze evenly over the broiled fritters. Let set on the baking sheet until the glaze hardens, about 15 minutes.
Notes
NOTE: These bites can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temp or up to 1 week in the fridge. Enjoy at room temp or reheat in the oven at 350 F for 5-10 minutes or in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
This recipe is from my good friend Baker Mama and her new cookbook, Brilliant Bites: 75 Amazing Small Bites for Any Occasion.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 68kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 0.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.03g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 0.4mg, Potassium: 20mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0.1g, Calcium: 3mg, Iron: 1mg