Baked Blueberry Fritter Bites (Print Version)
Golden baked bites with blueberries and vanilla glaze, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a brunch platter.
# Ingredients:
→ Fritter Batter
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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3/4 cup whole milk
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
→ Vanilla Cream Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 to 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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A pinch of lemon zest (optional)
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper cups.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.
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Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should remain slightly lumpy.
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Gently fold blueberries into the batter. If using frozen, toss with a tablespoon of flour first to help keep berries evenly distributed and prevent excess bleeding.
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Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. For visual appeal, place a few extra blueberries on top of each mound.
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Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Allow fritters to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
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In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth. Add more milk as needed for a thick, pourable consistency. Stir in lemon zest if desired.
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Dip each fritter into the glaze or drizzle glaze over the tops using a spoon. Place glazed bites on a wire rack set over parchment to catch drips. Let set for about 10 minutes.
# Notes:
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Tossing frozen blueberries with flour keeps them from sinking and minimizes color bleeding in the batter.
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For a pronounced bakery finish, top each filled muffin cup with extra blueberries before baking.
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Allow the fritter bites to cool completely before glazing to ensure a crisp finish.