Description
Deliciously tender and flavorful Baked Apple Fritters made with a blend of chopped and shredded apples, warm spices, and a sweet apple cider glaze. These mini treats are baked to perfection and finished under the broiler for a caramelized glaze, making them a perfect autumnal dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (6 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
Fruit
- 1 cup peeled and chopped apple (about 1 large apple)
- 1/2 cup peeled and shredded apple (about 1 small apple)
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1/3 cup apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray two mini muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Incorporate Butter: Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, and vanilla yogurt until smooth.
- Form Batter: Add the wet ingredient mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. Gently fold in the chopped and shredded apples to distribute evenly.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Spoon a few teaspoons of batter into each prepared mini muffin cup. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until fritters start to brown around the edges.
- Prepare to Broil: Remove the pans from the oven and switch the oven setting to broil at high. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and transfer the baked fritters onto them.
- Make Thin Glaze and Glaze Fritters: In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 4 tablespoons apple cider until very thin. Brush this glaze generously over each fritter, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Broil for Caramelization: Place the glazed fritters under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, rotating the baking sheets every minute to ensure even caramelization. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Apply Thickened Glaze: Remove fritters from broiler. Whisk the remaining powdered sugar with the remaining apple cider until smooth and thick. Brush this glaze evenly over the broiled fritters.
- Set the Glaze: Let the fritters sit on the cookie sheets until the glaze hardens, about 15 minutes.
Notes
- Store fritters in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
- To reheat, microwave for 15-20 seconds or heat in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini fritter
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
