I make these probably more than a DOZEN times a year! People say it’s the best thing I make
These bite-sized apple fritters are a delightful treat, with a crispy exterior and a soft, flavorful interior. The sweet apple filling and tangy glaze make them irresistible.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Nonstick cooking spray | For greasing |
| All-purpose flour | 1 ½ cups |
| Baking powder | 2 teaspoons |
| Kosher salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Cinnamon | 2 teaspoons |
| Unsalted butter | ¼ cup |
| Granulated sugar | ¼ cup |
| Large egg | 1 |
| Vanilla extract | ½ teaspoon |
| No-sugar added applesauce | ½ cup |
| Honeycrisp apples, peeled and finely diced | 1 ½ cups (about 2 medium apples) |
For the Glaze:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | 2 cups |
| Apple cider or apple juice | ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and applesauce.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined. Fold in the chopped apples.
- Bake the Fritters: Scoop 1 tablespoon of batter into mounds a few inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together all glaze ingredients.
- Glaze and Broil: Brush some glaze over each fritter and let it drip down the sides. Broil on high for 2-4 minutes, rotating the baking sheet every minute, until the glaze caramelizes.
- Finish Glazing: Brush the remaining glaze evenly over the broiled fritters. Let set on the baking sheet until the glaze hardens, about 15 minutes.
