These bite-sized apple fritters are a delightful treat, with a crispy exterior and a soft, flavorful interior. The sweet apple filling and tangy glaze make them irresistible.

 

Ingredients:
Ingredient Quantity
Nonstick cooking spray For greasing
All-purpose flour 1 ½ cups
Baking powder 2 teaspoons
Kosher salt ½ teaspoon
Cinnamon 2 teaspoons
Unsalted butter ¼ cup
Granulated sugar ¼ cup
Large egg 1
Vanilla extract ½ teaspoon
No-sugar added applesauce ½ cup
Honeycrisp apples, peeled and finely diced 1 ½ cups (about 2 medium apples)
For the Glaze:

 

Ingredient Quantity
Powdered sugar 2 cups
Apple cider or apple juice ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons
Instructions:
Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and applesauce.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined. Fold in the chopped apples.
Bake the Fritters: Scoop 1 tablespoon of batter into mounds a few inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven.
Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together all glaze ingredients.
Glaze and Broil: Brush some glaze over each fritter and let it drip down the sides. Broil on high for 2-4 minutes, rotating the baking sheet every minute, until the glaze caramelizes.
Finish Glazing: Brush the remaining glaze evenly over the broiled fritters. Let set on the baking sheet until the glaze hardens, about 15 minutes.