Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Apple Fritter Bites, a perfect treat for any occasion! These mini bites combine fluffy dough with sweet apple pieces and a hint of cinnamon, offering a modern twist on the classic apple fritter. Whether served warm as a dessert or enjoyed at room temperature as a snack, their comforting flavors are sure to impress family and friends. Easy to make and highly customizable, you can add nuts or other fruits to suit your taste. With only 15 minutes of prep time, these treats are ideal for busy days and gatherings alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 cup + 2 tbsp apple cider or juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- 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.
- Stir in dry ingredients until just combined; gently fold in diced apples.
- Scoop batter onto the baking sheet in tablespoon-sized portions.
- Bake for about 10 minutes; then brush with glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with apple cider while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fritter bites (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg