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Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
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In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until combined. Then whisk in the egg, vanilla, and applesauce 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 turn on the broiler to high.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and apple cider or apple juice until thin and pourable.
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Brush some of the glaze over the warm fritter bites, letting it drip down the sides. Broil for 2-4 minutes, rotating the pan frequently, until the glaze starts to caramelize and bubble up.
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Remove from oven and brush the remaining glaze evenly over the tops of the fritters. Let sit for 15 minutes to allow the glaze to set before serving.