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Apple Fritter Bites

Delight in Baked Apple Fritter Bites with Cider Glaze

These Apple Fritter Bites are a guilt-free treat perfect for fall, offering delicious flavors with fewer calories.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with a gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for best results
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt Table salt can be used
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Can substitute with apple pie spice
  • 0.25 cups Unsalted Butter Melted, can replace with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 large Egg For a vegan option, use 1/4 cup applesauce or a flax egg
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract Can substitute with maple extract
  • 0.5 cups Unsweetened Applesauce Can use homemade or store-bought
  • 1.5 cups Finely Diced Honeycrisp or Gala Apples About 2 medium apples
For the Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Reduce amount for less sweetness
  • 0.42 cups Apple Cider Can substitute with orange juice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoons of kosher salt, and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Whisk until well blended.
  3. In a large bowl, melt 0.25 cup of unsalted butter and mix with 0.25 cup of granulated sugar until combined. Add 1 large egg, 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 0.5 cup of unsweetened applesauce; whisk until creamy.
  4. Fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; then fold in 1.5 cups of finely diced apples.
  5. Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of batter for each fritter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until puffed and golden.
  7. While the fritters bake, whisk together 2 cups of powdered sugar and 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons of apple cider until smooth.
  8. Remove baked fritters from the oven and brush them with the warm apple cider glaze. Broil for 2-4 minutes until glaze caramelizes.
  9. Brush any remaining glaze over fritters and let them set for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep fritters light and fluffy.

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