Cinnamon Glazed Apple Fritter (Printer-Friendly)
Soft apple bites glazed with cinnamon cider, perfect warm for a sweet snack or cozy breakfast.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Batter
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1 cup all-purpose flour, unbleached
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 medium Honeycrisp or Gala apple, finely diced (about 1 cup)
→ Glaze
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2/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
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2–3 tablespoons apple cider or pure apple juice
→ For Preparation
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Nonstick cooking spray for muffin tin
# Preparation Steps:
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Set oven to 350°F and coat a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray for easy release.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined and free of clumps.
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In a separate bowl, whisk melted unsalted butter with granulated sugar until fully blended. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce until smooth and creamy.
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Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure tenderness.
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Gently fold the finely diced apple into the batter, distributing pieces evenly throughout.
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Spoon the batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each cup three-quarters full to allow for proper rising.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
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While bites are cooling, whisk powdered sugar with apple cider in a small bowl until the glaze is smooth and dippable.
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Dip the tops of each warm fritter bite into the glaze. Let the excess drip off and place on a wire rack to set.
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Allow glazed bites to cool slightly before serving warm for best flavor and texture.
# Additional Suggestions:
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Dice apples small for even distribution and best texture in every bite.
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Let baked bites cool on a rack before glazing for crisp edges and a clean finish.
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Bites can be frozen unglazed for up to two months and glazed after reheating.
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Honeycrisp and Gala apples remain juicy and firm when baked.