Addictive Apple Fritter Bliss (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Nonstick cooking spray
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 1/2 cups finely diced Honeycrisp or Gala apples (approximately 2 medium apples)
→ Apple Cider Glaze
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons apple cider or juice
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and cinnamon.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until combined. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce, whisking until smooth.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Gently fold in the diced apples.
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Scoop out 1 tablespoon portions of batter and drop them a few inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and set the broiler to high.
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Whisk together the powdered sugar and apple cider or juice until thin and pourable.
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Brush some of the glaze over the warm fritter bites, allowing it to drip down the sides. Broil for 2-4 minutes, rotating the pan frequently, until the glaze begins to caramelize and bubble.
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Remove from the oven and brush the remaining glaze evenly over the tops of the fritters.
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Let the fritters sit for 15 minutes to allow the glaze to set before serving.