Apple Fritter Bites: Baked, Not Fried, and Absolutely Addictive
Apple Fritter Bites are soft, cinnamon-spiced baked apple treats topped with a sweet apple cider glaze and lightly caramelized for a bakery-style finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Nonstick cooking spray
- 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 (glaze)
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp apple cider or juice (glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until combined.
- Add egg, vanilla, and applesauce; mix until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
- Gently fold in diced apples.
- Scoop 1 tbsp portions onto baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Switch oven to broiler on high.
- Whisk glaze ingredients until thin and pourable.
- Brush glaze over warm fritter bites.
- Broil 2–4 minutes, rotating pan frequently, until caramelized and bubbling.
- Brush remaining glaze on top and let set for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix batter to keep fritters soft.
- Use tart apples for stronger flavor contrast.
- Watch carefully while broiling to avoid burning.