Apple Fritter Bites
These easy Apple Fritter Bites are soft, cinnamon-spiced treats filled with fresh apples and finished with a sweet apple cider glaze. They deliver classic apple fritter flavor in a bite-sized baked dessert.
Equipment
- nonstick baking sheet
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
- spoon or cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 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 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced apples (Honeycrisp or Gala)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 + 2 tbsp apple cider or apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 combined. Add egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce; whisk until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold in diced apples gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Switch on the broiler to caramelize the tops for an additional 2-4 minutes.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with apple cider until smooth and brush over warm fritter bites.
Notes
Use firm sweet apples like Honeycrisp or Gala for the best texture. Try adding chopped pecans, walnuts, or extra fall spices like nutmeg for a seasonal variation. For a richer dessert, drizzle with caramel before serving.