Description
These baked blueberry fritter bites are delightful mini treats bursting with fresh blueberries and a hint of cinnamon. Perfectly tender and lightly sweetened, they offer an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert or snack that’s quick to prepare and bake. Topped with a simple powdered sugar glaze, they bring a nostalgic twist to classic fritters in bite-sized form.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Main Flavor
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and spices.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth, ensuring all wet elements are fully incorporated.
- Make Batter: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which keeps the fritters tender.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter, being careful not to crush them, so they retain their shape and juiciness.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon or scoop the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are cooked through.
- Prepare Glaze: While the fritter bites cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1–2 teaspoons of milk until smooth to create a simple glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the warm fritter bites and allow it to set before serving for an added touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
Notes
- You can use frozen blueberries as a substitute; toss them in a little flour before folding into the batter to prevent excess moisture from affecting texture.
- For extra sweetness and a thicker glaze, dip the baked bites twice, letting the first layer of glaze set before applying the second.
- To keep fritter bites moist, avoid overbaking.
- Paper liners help with easy removal and clean-up.
