Certainly! Here’s a delightful recipe for Apple Fritter Bites that offers a twist on the traditional apple fritter. These bite-sized treats are baked, not fried, which means you get all the delicious flavors without the extra calories and mess. Let’s get started!
Apple Fritter Bites
Ingredients:
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt (adjust if using table salt)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (pure or artificial)
- 1/2 cup no-sugar-added applesauce
- 2 peeled and finely diced apples (Honeycrisp, McIntosh, or Delicious)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- 1/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Add the melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, creating bite-sized portions.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the fritter bites are baking, prepare the glaze: Mix powdered sugar and apple cider (or apple juice) until smooth.
- Once the fritter bites are out of the oven, drizzle the glaze over them while they’re still warm.
- Serve these delightful apple fritter bites as a snack, dessert, or even for breakfast!
Why You’ll Love These Bites:
- They’re bite-sized, so you can enjoy a few guilt-free.
- Baked, not fried, for a healthier option.
- Loaded with apple flavor and topped with a delicious glaze.
Enjoy these Apple Fritter Bites—perfect for fall or any time of year! 1.
Feel free to experiment with different apple varieties and adjust the glaze to your liking. Happy baking!
