Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.

In another bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar, then add the egg, vanilla extract, and applesauce, stirring until smooth.

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.

Fold in the diced fresh apples until evenly distributed.

Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden on the edges.

Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with apple cider until smooth.

Brush the fritter bites with the glaze, then broil for 2-4 minutes to caramelize.

Allow to cool for about 15 minutes, then brush with remaining glaze before serving.