Apple Fritter Bites (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Base Batter
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1 1/2 cups Honeycrisp or Gala apples, diced up tiny (about 2 medium ones)
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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Nonstick spray, so your pan won’t stick
→ Apple Cider Glaze
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1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider or apple juice
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2 cups powdered sugar
# How to Make It:
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Brush that leftover glaze on top of the warm bites. Let ’em chill for about 15 minutes until the glaze kind of dries up.
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Put the oven broiler on high. Slip those glazed bites back in and broil for just a couple minutes (2–4 should do it). Keep an eye on them and spin the pan every so often so the tops caramelize, not burn.
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Once you pull the hot fritter bites out, brush some of your glaze right over the tops. Don’t worry if it drips down the sides!
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As the fritter bites are in the oven, mix apple cider (or juice) and powdered sugar in a bowl. Whisk until it’s nice and runny.
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Pop the tray in that hot oven. In around 10 minutes, the bites should puff up and firm up.
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Scoop out tablespoon-sized blobs of batter and plop them on your greased pan. Space them out so they don’t join together.
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Stir the diced apples into your batter real gently. Make sure they’re spread out everywhere; don’t overmix.
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Now, dump your dry mix into the wet. Stir slow, just until you can’t see any more dry bits. Don’t fuss with it too much.
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Grab a large bowl and beat together the melted butter and sugar until they’re one. Whisk in the egg, your vanilla, and applesauce. When the mix looks smooth, you’re set.
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In another regular bowl, whisk up your flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until everything looks even.
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Switch the oven on to 400°F. Spray a baking sheet all over with nonstick spray so nothing sticks.
# Additional Tips:
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Cut your apples up small so every bite is filled with them and there’s no big chunks.
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Broiling works super fast, so watch closely so you don’t burn the tops.