Cinnamon Glazed Apple Fritters
Cinnamon Glazed Apple Fritters are delightful bites made with sweet apples and a warm cinnamon flavor, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 180 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 60 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 millilitres unsweetened applesauce
- 1.5 cups finely diced Honeycrisp or Gala apples (approximately 2 medium apples)
For the Glaze
- 240 grams powdered sugar
- 100 millilitres apple cider or apple juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 175°C and lightly coat a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon, whisking to mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce to the mixture, and mix until blended.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the finely diced apples without overmixing.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Baking
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Glazing
- While the fritter bites cool slightly, whisk powdered sugar and apple cider together in a bowl until you get a smooth, slightly thick glaze.
- Dip each warm apple fritter bite into the glaze, letting the excess drip off.
- Place the glazed bites on a wire rack to set the coating.
Notes
For best texture, dice the apples evenly. Don't overmix the batter to keep the fritters light and fluffy. Adjust the sweetness of the glaze by adding more or less powdered sugar according to your taste.