Description
Golden, crispy, and bursting with spiced apple flavor, these Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts are the perfect mashup of a breakfast favorite and a cozy fall treat. Made in a waffle iron, they skip the deep-frying but keep all the comforting flavor of traditional apple fritters. Finished with a vanilla glaze or powdered sugar, they’re a quick breakfast, an easy recipe for lazy weekends, or a sweet brunch centerpiece. Whether you’re craving breakfast ideas or fun food ideas for guests, this recipe hits the sweet spot between indulgent and simple.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter
3/4 cup finely diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting or glaze)
2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add milk, vanilla, and melted butter. Mix well.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
4. Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
5. Preheat and lightly grease your waffle iron.
6. Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter into each section and close. Cook for 3–5 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
7. Remove and place on a cooling rack.
8. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze while warm.
9. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Chop the apples finely to ensure they cook quickly and evenly in the waffle iron.
Don’t skip greasing the waffle iron—this ensures easy release and crisp edges.
For a flavor boost, sauté the apples in a little butter and cinnamon before folding them into the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle donut
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg