Apple Pecan Bites
These apple pecan bites are made with a sweet cream cheese mixture with apples and pecans, coated in a crispy graham cracker mixture, deep fried to golden perfection, rolled in cinnamon and sugar, and drizzled with caramel sauce. Absolutely delicious!
Servings: 24 Apple Bites
Calories: 179kcal
Ingredients
Apple Pecan Mixture
- (2) 8 ounce cream cheese
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups Granny Smith apples, finely chopped
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Graham Cracker Mixture
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1½ cup panko breadcrumbs, crushed
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1-2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Caramel sauce, for drizzle
Instructions
Apple Pecan Mixture
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until it’s nice and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in apples and pecans. Mix until combined.
- Roll into bite-size balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place in the freezer and flash freeze for 30-40 minutes.
- In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat.
Graham Cracker Mixture
- In a shallow container, whisk together graham cracker crumbs and breadcrumbs.
- Using another shallow container, whisk the eggs and heavy cream together.
- Roll each bite into the egg mixture, then into the graham cracker crumb mixture, and make sure they are coated well.
- Add a few at a time into the hot oil and fry until golden on all sides.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place poppers on a plate lined with paper towels. Let cool for a few minutes.
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- Roll each bite in the cinnamon sugar mixture and drizzle with caramel sauce, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Be sure you fully soften your cream cheese and beat it until fluffy for the best filling texture.
- Freeze the cream cheese balls until fully hardened. This keeps them from melting when it's time to fry their graham cracker coating. If they get too warm, pop them back in the freezer.
- Wait a few seconds between the wet and dry dredge to ensure the proper amount of coating on each ball.
- Fry in batches to keep the oil nice and hot. This ensures you get a nicely crisp coating, rather than a soggy one.
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg