Go Back
Apple Fritter Bites
Flona

Apple Fritter Bites

These Apple Fritter Bites are downright addictive little bites of doughy, apple-studded bliss topped with a crispy apple cider glaze. Baked instead of fried, they're light, moist, and loaded with fresh apple chunks in every bite!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 30 bites
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 78
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Nonstick cooking spray for greasing
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 1/2 cups finely diced Honeycrisp or Gala apples about 2 medium apples
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup apple cider or apple juice plus 2 tablespoons

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Pastry brush
  • Tablespoon or small cookie scoop
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven with broiler

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a large baking sheet thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly distributed.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until combined. Whisk in egg, vanilla, and applesauce until smooth.
  4. Combine and Add Apples: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Gently fold in diced apples.
  5. Portion and Bake: Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of batter onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake 10 minutes until puffed and set. Remove from oven and turn broiler to high.
  6. Make Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and apple cider until smooth and thin enough to drip easily.
  7. First Glaze and Broil: Brush about half the glaze over warm fritters, letting it drip down sides. Broil 2-4 minutes, rotating pan frequently, until glaze bubbles and caramelizes.
  8. Final Glaze and Set: Remove from broiler and brush remaining glaze evenly over tops. Let sit 15 minutes for glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • Apple Prep: Dice apples very finely (1/4-inch pieces) for best distribution and texture in each bite.
  • Don't Overmix: Stir batter only until flour disappears. Lumps are okay and will bake out.
  • Glaze Consistency: Glaze should be thin like heavy cream. Add more cider if too thick.
  • Watch the Broiler: Broiler intensity varies. Rotate pan every minute and watch closely to prevent burning.
  • Cooling Time: Full 15-minute rest after glazing is essential for proper crackly texture.
  • Storage: Store airtight at room temperature 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days. Freeze up to 2 months.
  • Reheating: Warm in 300°F oven for 5 minutes. Do not microwave as it ruins glaze texture.