Description
These apple fritter bites are warm, soft, and coated with a sweet glaze, offering a taste of the fair at home. They are easy to make without yeast and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced Honeycrisp or Gala apples
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons apple cider or apple juice
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the diced apples to create the apple fritter bite batter.
- In a deep frying pan or Dutch oven, heat about 2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C). Line a plate with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop small spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil to make the apple fritter bites.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to the paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat until all batter is used.
- In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and apple cider together until smooth to make the glaze. Adjust the consistency by adding more apple cider if needed.
- Dip each fritter into the glaze or drizzle it over the top. Place them on a wire rack to set for about 5 minutes. These apple fritter bites are now ready.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.
- For a deeper spice flavor, add nutmeg or allspice.
- For a maple-flavored coating, replace apple cider with maple syrup in the glaze.
- For a healthier option, bake the fritter bites at 350°F for 12-15 minutes.
- For a caramel apple effect, drizzle with warm caramel sauce instead of glaze.
- These apple fritter bites are best enjoyed warm and fresh.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 2g