Apple Fritter Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 1/2 cups Honeycrisp apples, diced and peeled
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider or juice
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Spray for cooking
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 400°F so it gets hot.
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Coat your baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Mix together cinnamon, baking powder, flour, and salt.
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Melt the butter and combine it with the sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla.
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Mix the wet ingredients into the dry stuff, then gently add the chopped apples.
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Scoop tablespoon-sized heaps onto the baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes.
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Stir the apple cider and powdered sugar until smooth and thin.
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Turn on the broiler, brush the baked fritters with the glaze, broil 2-4 minutes while rotating the pan every minute. Add another layer of glaze and let them sit for 15 minutes to set.
# Notes:
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Store at room temperature for 2 days or keep in the fridge for up to a week.
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Keep an eye on the fritters when broiling to avoid burning.
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Use apples that are crisp for better bite.
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Warm up leftovers in the microwave or oven.