Best Apple Fritter Bites Recipe – Easy Homemade Cinnamon Apple Dessert Treat
These Apple Fritter Bites are soft, sweet, and packed with cinnamon-spiced apples, then finished with a caramelized apple cider glaze. They’re addictive little dessert bites perfect for snacking or sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 30 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced apples (Honeycrisp or Gala)
- Apple Cider Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp apple cider or juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a baking sheet.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and sugar, then add egg, vanilla, and applesauce.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in apples.
- Scoop 1 tbsp portions onto baking sheet.
- Bake 10 minutes, then switch oven to broil.
- Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth and pourable.
- Brush glaze over warm bites.
- Broil 2–4 minutes until bubbly and caramelized, rotating pan as needed.
- Brush with remaining glaze and let set 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Best enjoyed warm after glaze sets.
- Watch carefully during broiling to avoid burning.
- Great with Honeycrisp or Gala apples for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite