Apple Fritter Bites (Printable Version)
# 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 -
Set your oven temperature to 400°F and let it heat up.
02 -
Spray your baking pan evenly.
03 -
Stir cinnamon, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl till they blend well.
04 -
After melting butter, mix it with applesauce, sugar, vanilla, and the egg in one go.
05 -
Gently add the wet mix to the dry ingredients, folding in diced apples at the end.
06 -
Spoon out 1-tablespoon portions on your prepped tray. Bake for about 10 minutes.
07 -
Blend the powdered sugar with the apple cider until it’s thinned down and smooth.
08 -
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:
01 -
Stays fresh for 2 days at room temp or a week in the fridge.
02 -
Be cautious during broiling; avoid burning.
03 -
Crisp apples make the texture stand out.
04 -
Warm them up in a microwave or a hot oven.