Description
These Baked Blueberry Fritter Bites are delightful mini treats featuring a tender, lightly sweetened batter studded with fresh blueberries. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a charming dessert, these bite-sized fritters are baked to golden perfection and optionally dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Main Fruit
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently mix the batter just until combined—avoid overmixing to keep the fritters tender.
- Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold the fresh blueberries into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without smashing them.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full for optimal rise during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the fritters turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the bites from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes to set.
- Optional Garnish: If desired, lightly dust the fritter bites with powdered sugar before serving for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the fritters light and fluffy.
- Fresh blueberries work best, but frozen blueberries can be used if thawed and drained well.
- Use paper liners for easy cleanup and removal from the muffin tin.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
