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Irresistible Baked Apple Fritter Bites (Easy & No Frying!)

Irresistible Baked Apple Fritter Bites (Easy & No Frying!)
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These Apple Fritter Bites are downright irresistible—soft, doughy little bites packed with tender apples and warm cinnamon, then finished with a glossy apple cider glaze. They deliver all the cozy flavor of classic apple fritters without deep frying. Perfect for dessert, brunch, or snacking, these bite-sized treats are dangerously easy to grab one after another.

Ingredients

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Apple Fritter Bites

  • Nonstick cooking spray

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

  • 1½ cups finely diced apples (Honeycrisp or Gala, about 2 medium)

Apple Cider Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar

  • ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons apple cider or apple juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven
    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray.

  • Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

  • Mix Wet Ingredients
    In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until combined. Add egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce, whisking until smooth.

  • Combine Batter
    Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Gently fold in the diced apples.

  • Bake
    Scoop about 1 tablespoon of batter per fritter and drop onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
    Bake for 10 minutes.

  • Prepare the Glaze
    While the fritters bake, whisk powdered sugar and apple cider until smooth and pourable.

  • Broil & Glaze
    Remove fritters from the oven and turn the broiler to high. Brush some glaze over the warm fritters, letting it drip down the sides.
    Broil for 2–4 minutes, rotating the pan frequently, until the glaze bubbles and lightly caramelizes.

  • Finish & Set
    Remove from oven and brush remaining glaze evenly over the tops. Let sit for 15 minutes to allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • Best apples: Honeycrisp or Gala hold their shape and provide natural sweetness.

  • Don’t overmix: Stir just until combined to keep the fritters soft and tender.

  • Watch the broiler: Glaze caramelizes quickly—rotate the pan and keep a close eye on it.

  • Extra flavor: Add a pinch of nutmeg or apple pie spice to the batter.

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