Name: Apple Fritter Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup applesauce, unsweetened.; 1/4 cup butter, no salt.; 1 1/2 cups flour, plain.; 2 teaspoons cinnamon spice.; 2 teaspoons baking powder.; 1 egg, large.; 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons apple juice or cider.; 2 cups powdered, white sugar.; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla flavoring.; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt.; 1/4 cup white sugar, granulated.; 1 1/2 cups peeled, diced Honeycrisp apple chunks.; Non-stick cooking spray or similar.

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Cozy Apple Fritter Bites

You gotta whip up these bite-sized apple treats. They're puffy, light, and bursting with that classic autumn goodness. The coolest part? They skip the frying, so you can munch without stress. Great for dessert, snack attacks, or a chill morning pick-me-up.

Why You'll Love These

This snack is pretty much magic. You get all the apple fritter flavor packed into tiny poppable bites. Baking keeps things light instead of greasy. Plus, once you top them with that apple cider glaze, they're next level.

Everything You'll Need

Moist Maker: Applesauce keeps the insides so soft.
Just Right: Kosher salt for that perfect flavor pop.
For Fluff: Baking powder gives a big lift.
That Fall Vibe: A load of cinnamon sets the mood.
Liquid Gold: Melted butter brings rich flavor.
Sticky Sweet: Granulated sugar for the dough, powdered sugar for drizzling.
Fruit Power: Chopped apples—fresh and crisp.
Held Together: One egg to add structure.
Glow Up: A splash of vanilla for that bakery taste.
Finisher: Apple cider in the glaze hits different.
Essential: All-purpose flour takes care of the base.

Up-close view of glazed apple treats piled on a plate. | iamcooker.com

How To Whip Them Up

Sweet Finish: Stir together glaze and swipe it over the warm bites, give them a fast broil, then brush with more glaze and let them cool out.
Bake It Up: Scoop batter in blobs onto your tray, slide into the oven, and bake about 10 minutes.
Batter Time: Melt that butter, blend with sugars, drop in vanilla, applesauce, egg, and fold in the dry stuff—apples go in last.
All Together: Whisk up your dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Start Off: Get your oven set to 400°F and spray that sheet pan.

Winning Tips

Cut apples tiny so they blend in every bite. Use fresh baking powder or you might get sad, flat fritters. Don’t go wild mixing or they end up tough. Keep watch under the broiler—they can darken real quick.

How To Store 'Em

They’ll keep tasty on the counter two days or stash in the fridge up to a week. Heat them up in the oven at 350°F or just nuke for a few seconds if you’re in a hurry.

How To Enjoy

Bring these out for any fall hang, as a breakfast treat, or for snacking. Pair with cocoa, hot cider, or a coffee for max cozy vibes. Pop them on a tray and you’ve got an instant party hit—especially when apples are in season.

A plate filled with crispy golden snacks finished with drips of syrup. | iamcooker.com

Common Questions

→ What's the point of baking?: Baked is less greasy and way simpler to clean up. The broiler still crisps the tops, so you get that awesome chewy glaze.
→ Can I pick any apple for this?: Honeycrisp rocks, but any firm apple holds up. Just skip the soft apples so your bites don't turn mushy.
→ Why is my glaze runny?: That thin glaze is on purpose. It gets crispier in the broiler and seeps into the dough for extra flavor.
→ How do I keep them from burning?: Stay close! Turn the pan every minute—it's easy to go from perfect to burnt in a blink.
→ Is it cool to prep ahead?: Yep, they'll last 2 days on the counter or a week in the fridge. Just give them a quick warm-up before eating.

Apple Fritter Bites

Super easy, oven-baked apple fritter bites that skip the oil but pack big flavor. They're finished with a gooey apple glaze.

Preparation

15 Mins

Cooking Duration

15 Mins

Complete Duration

30 Mins

By: sofia

Type: Fan Favorites

Complexity: Moderate

Origin: American

Output: 10 Portions (30 pieces)

Diet Types: Plant-Based (with dairy/eggs)

What You'll Need

01 1/2 cup applesauce, unsweetened.

02 1/4 cup butter, no salt.

03 1 1/2 cups flour, plain.

04 2 teaspoons cinnamon spice.

05 2 teaspoons baking powder.

06 1 egg, large.

07 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons apple juice or cider.

08 2 cups powdered, white sugar.

09 1/2 teaspoon vanilla flavoring.

10 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt.

11 1/4 cup white sugar, granulated.

12 1 1/2 cups peeled, diced Honeycrisp apple chunks.

13 Non-stick cooking spray or similar.

Preparation Steps

01 Step

Set your oven temperature to 400°F and let it heat up.

02 Step

Spray your baking pan evenly.

03 Step

Stir cinnamon, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl till they blend well.

04 Step

After melting butter, mix it with applesauce, sugar, vanilla, and the egg in one go.

05 Step

Gently add the wet mix to the dry ingredients, folding in diced apples at the end.

06 Step

Spoon out 1-tablespoon portions on your prepped tray. Bake for about 10 minutes.

07 Step

Blend the powdered sugar with the apple cider until it’s thinned down and smooth.

08 Step

Turn on the broiler. Brush glaze over fritters, broil 2–4 minutes while rotating the tray every minute. Add more glaze and let it dry for 15 minutes.

Additional Tips

Stays fresh for 2 days at room temp or a week in the fridge.

Be cautious during broiling; avoid burning.

Crisp apples make the texture stand out.

Warm them up in a microwave or a hot oven.

Required Equipment

Oven tray or similar baking sheet.

Brush for spreading.

Bowls for mixing.

A wire or handheld whisk.

Allergen Notice

Review ingredients for possible allergens and seek professional medical advice if uncertain.

Contains dairy from butter.
Made with wheat (flour).
Includes eggs in the ingredients.

Nutritional Information (Each Portion)

Consider these values as estimates rather than definitive health guidance.

Energy: 68
Fat Content: ~
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Protein Content: 2 g

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