Cinnamon glazed apple fritter bites

Here’s the complete recipe for Cinnamon Glazed Apple Fritter Bites—a delicious, bite-sized treat with tender apples, warm cinnamon, and a sweet glaze!

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Cinnamon Glazed Apple Fritter Bites 🍏🍩

Ingredients:

For the Apple Fritter Bites:

Nonstick cooking spray (for greasing)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp kosher salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature

½ cup milk (or buttermilk for extra tenderness)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups finely diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)

For the Cinnamon Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp milk (or apple cider for extra flavor)
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Topping:

2 tbsp coarse sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon (for sprinkling)

Instructions:

1. Prep & Mix Dry Ingredients:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin (or a 12-cup regular muffin tin).
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

2. Combine Wet Ingredients:

In another bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla.

Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined (don’t overmix).
Fold in diced apples.

3. Bake:

Spoon batter into muffin cups (fill ¾ full).

Bake 12–14 minutes (mini muffins) or 18–20 minutes (regular muffins) until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

4. Glaze & Serve:

Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.

Dip warm fritter bites into glaze or drizzle over the top.
Optional: Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar while glaze is wet.

Tips for Success:

🍎 Toss apples in 1 tsp flour to prevent sinking in the batter.
🔥 For extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes after glazing.
🍯 Add a tbsp of maple syrup to the glaze for deeper flavor.

Serve warm with coffee or as a sweet breakfast treat! Would you like a baked donut version of this recipe? 😊