Cinnamon Glazed Apple Fritter (Printer-Friendly Version)

Soft apple bites coated with cinnamon and cider glaze. Best enjoyed warm for cozy, sweet flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour (unbleached preferred)
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce

→ Apples

10 - 1 cup Honeycrisp or Gala apples, finely diced (about 1 medium apple)

→ Apple Cider Glaze

11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 1 tablespoon apple cider or pure apple juice

→ Other

13 - Nonstick cooking spray for mini muffin tin

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a mini muffin tin thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon until fully combined and aerated.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter with the granulated sugar until fully integrated. Add the large egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce, whisking until the mixture appears creamy and uniform.
04 - Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Gently fold together using a spatula just until no visible flour remains. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light crumb.
05 - Gently fold the diced apples into the batter until evenly distributed throughout.
06 - Fill each cavity of the mini muffin tin approximately three-quarters full using a spoon.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - While the fritter bites are cooling, whisk the powdered sugar with apple cider or juice in a small bowl until smooth and slightly thick but pourable.
09 - While bites are still warm, dip the tops into the glaze. Allow excess to drip off, then transfer onto a wire rack for the glaze to set.
10 - Let bites cool for several minutes until the glaze is set before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Dice apples finely for even texture and bake distribution.
02 - Allow glazed fritter bites to cool on a rack, not in the tin, for a crisp exterior and clean finish.
03 - Baked fritter bites freeze well unglazed; glaze after reheating for best results.
04 - Substitute applesauce with equal amounts of mashed ripe banana or plain yogurt if needed.
05 - Store in an airtight container with parchment between layers at room temperature for up to three days.

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