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Mini Apple Fritter Bites with Apple Cider Glaze
Emily

Apple Fritter Bites

These bite-sized apple fritter muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with cinnamon-spiced apples. Finished with a sweet apple cider glaze, they’re the perfect fall-inspired treat for snacking or sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Nonstick cooking spray (for greasing muffin tin)
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1.5 cups finely diced Honeycrisp or Gala apples (about 2 medium)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.33 cup + 2 tbsp apple cider or juice

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce, mixing until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the diced apples.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. While the bites cool slightly, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and apple cider until smooth and slightly thickened.
  8. Dip each warm apple fritter bite into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Set on a cooling rack to let the glaze set.
  9. Enjoy these bite-sized treats with a burst of apple and cinnamon flavor!

Notes

Best enjoyed the same day, but they can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Try substituting pears for a fun twist, or dust with cinnamon sugar instead of glaze for a simpler finish.