Apple Fritter Bites Cinnamon (Print Version)
Tender apple-packed bites glazed with apple cider and cinnamon. Quick to bake and delightfully sweet.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp kosher salt
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
→ Fruit
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1 1/2 cups finely diced Honeycrisp or Gala apples (about 2 medium)
→ Apple Cider Glaze
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1/3 cup + 2 tbsp apple cider or juice
→ Additional Ingredients
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Nonstick cooking spray
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
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In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until combined. Then whisk in the egg, vanilla, and applesauce until smooth.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Gently fold in the diced apples.
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Scoop out 1 tbsp portions of batter and drop them a few inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and turn on the broiler to high.
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Make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and apple cider or juice until thin and pourable.
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Brush some of the glaze over the warm fritter bites, letting it drip down the sides. Broil for 2-4 minutes, rotating the pan frequently, until the glaze starts to caramelize and bubble up.
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Remove from oven and brush the remaining glaze evenly over the tops of the fritters. Let sit for 15 minutes to allow the glaze to set before serving.
# Helpful Notes:
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For best results, choose Honeycrisp or Gala apples for their sweetness and crisp texture.
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Rotate the baking sheet under the broiler to prevent uneven caramelization.