I have an incredible autumnal treat to offer with you today, guys: these Apple Fritter Bites have the potential to change your life. We’re talking about extremely flavorful fritters that resemble doughnuts and are as light as air, all topped with an incredible apple cider glaze. You can feel a little bit better about coming back for seconds—or thirds—because they’re baked rather than fried!
When my friend Courtney, the creative behind Baker Mama, shared her new cookbook Brilliant Bites with me, I had my first taste of these little morsels of perfection. I knew I had to make them right away as soon as I saw the recipe’s title. Could you really come up with a more ideal autumnal snack? Warm, soft apple fritters with a crunchy cider icing that pops? Please say yes!
Let me just say that these are everything you could ask for in an apple fritter. They contain lots of soft, juicy apple chunks and are incredibly moist. The glaze imparts a distinctive and utterly enticing crackly crust, while also being tangy and sweet. What’s the best thing, then? You can feel good about scarfing down a few—or the entire batch, if you’re like me—because they’re baked rather than fried!
Why You Gotta Make These Apple Fritter Bites ASAP
- You won’t believe how simple they are to make—no need to fuss with heated oil or deep fry!
Mixing the batter in a single basin simplifies preparation and cleanup.
They are kept incredibly moist and have a delicious apple flavor because to the applesauce in the batter.
Tart and crunchy, the apple cider glaze gives an incredible flavor.
All the coziness and nostalgia of apple fritters are yours to enjoy in a cute, portable shape.
These are sure to please both adults and children!
Baking Tips and Tricks
- To ensure that every bite of your apple contains a good number of fragments, chop your apples very finely.
- Once the dry ingredients are added, don’t overmix the batter—a few lumps are okay.
- To allow the glaze to run down the sides, it should be quite thin. If necessary, add extra cider.
- Rotate the pan and keep an eye on them under the broiler to ensure that the glaze caramelizes uniformly.
- In order for the glaze to solidify and acquire that distinctively crackly texture, let the glazed bits sit for 15 minutes.
Let’s Bake Up Some Apple Fritter Bliss!
I have no doubt that you will become enamored with these delicious Apple Fritter Bites. They’re the ideal way to indulge your cravings for fritters and doughnuts while honoring fall flavors!
Make some for your next weekend morning at home, tailgating, or brunch. I am so excited for you to try these pillowy morsels of apple-glazed bliss. I defy you to try not to consume the entire tray!
