Cinnamon Glazed Apple Fritter (Ready-to-Print Version)

Soft apple fritter bites packed with cinnamon and topped with a sweet cider glaze; enjoy warm for best flavor.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour, unbleached
02 - 1 teaspoon 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 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

→ Fruit

10 - 3/4 cup finely diced Honeycrisp or Gala apples, peeled

→ Glaze

11 - 2/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 2 tablespoons apple cider or pure apple juice

→ Preparation

13 - Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing tin

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Generously coat a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
02 - In a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk melted unsalted butter with granulated sugar until fully incorporated. Add egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
04 - Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Add finely diced apples to the batter and fold gently to distribute evenly throughout.
06 - Spoon batter into wells of the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each about three-quarters full for proper rise.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
08 - While fritter bites cool, whisk powdered sugar and apple cider or juice in a small bowl until a smooth, thick, dippable glaze forms.
09 - Dip warm fritter bites tops into the prepared glaze. Allow excess to drip off, then set bites on a rack to let glaze set fully.
10 - Allow to cool slightly for glaze to set, then serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Bites freeze well unglazed; glaze after reheating for optimal texture and shine.
02 - Dice apples finely to ensure even distribution and prevent sinking during baking.
03 - Let glaze set on a wire rack, not in the pan, for clean edges.
04 - Store in an airtight container with parchment between layers for up to three days; reheat glazed bites in the microwave for a few seconds if desired.
05 - Substitute applesauce with mashed banana or plain yogurt if needed.

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