Description
Sweet mini apple fritters drizzled with cider glaze bring New England autumn charm to your kitchen. Crisp apple chunks nestled in golden batter create irresistible bites that connect home cooks with classic comfort dessert traditions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider or apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon using a whisk until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Using a separate large mixing bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and well-incorporated.
- Introduce the egg to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly, then blend in vanilla extract and unsweetened applesauce until the wet ingredients are completely integrated.
- Gradually fold the prepared flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a consistent batter forms without overmixing.
- Carefully incorporate the finely chopped apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each fritter a few inches apart to allow for proper expansion during baking.
- Bake the fritters for 10 minutes until they become golden and slightly puffy, then remove from the oven and activate the broiler on high setting.
- Prepare the cider glaze by whisking together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl until achieving a smooth, thin consistency.
- Generously brush the warm fritters with the cider glaze, allowing it to cascade down the sides of each miniature fritter.
- Return the glazed fritters to the oven under the broiler, rotating the baking sheet every minute to ensure uniform caramelization and prevent burning.
- Broil for 2-4 minutes until the glaze begins to bubble and develop a rich, golden-brown sheen.
- Apply the remaining glaze evenly over the broiled fritters, creating a glistening finish.
- Allow the fritters to rest on the baking sheet for approximately 15 minutes, permitting the glaze to set and harden completely before serving.
Notes
- Quick and easy mini apple fritters perfect for a sweet breakfast or afternoon treat.
- Baking instead of deep-frying makes these fritters lighter and healthier without sacrificing flavor.
- Use fresh, crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture and tangy sweetness.
- Applesauce adds moisture and enhances the apple flavor throughout the fritters.
- Broiling creates a caramelized glaze that gives these mini fritters a stunning golden-brown finish.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, best enjoyed warm and fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 171 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 93 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg