Description
Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts Recipe! Crispy, fluffy waffles filled with sweet apples, cinnamon, and topped with glaze. Irresistible treat for all!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples (preferably Granny Smith), peeled and diced into 1/4-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Apple Filling Begin by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add your peeled and diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently to coat all the apple pieces evenly. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples have softened slightly but still maintain their shape. You’ll know they’re perfect when they’re tender but not mushy. Remove from heat and set aside to cool while you prepare the batter.
- Step 2: Make the Waffle Batter In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until well combined. In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined—a few small lumps are perfectly fine! Be careful not to overmix as this can make your **Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts** tough rather than tender.
- Step 3: Fold in the Apples Gently fold your cooled apple mixture into the waffle batter using a rubber spatula. Make sure the apples are distributed evenly throughout the batter, but again, be careful not to overmix. You want those beautiful pockets of apple goodness to remain intact.
- Step 4: Cook the Waffle Donuts Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions (medium-high heat works best for most models). Lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray before each batch. Pour approximately 1/3 cup of batter into the center of your waffle iron for each **Apple Fritter Waffle Donut**. Close the lid and cook until golden brown and crisp, typically 3-5 minutes depending on your waffle iron. You’ll know they’re done when less steam escapes from the sides of the waffle iron.
- Step 5: Prepare the Glaze While the waffle donuts cook, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth and pourable. If the glaze seems too thick, add a teaspoon of milk at a time until you reach your desired consistency. If it’s too thin, add a tablespoon of powdered sugar.
- Step 6: Glaze and Serve Transfer each finished **Apple Fritter Waffle Donut** to a wire rack with parchment paper underneath to catch drips. While still warm (but not hot), drizzle or spoon the glaze generously over each waffle donut, allowing it to cascade down the sides. Let the glaze set for about 3-5 minutes before serving for the full donut experience.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle donut
- Calories: 320 per serving
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg