Description
Start your morning with a comforting twist—Apple Pie Waffles combine the nostalgic flavors of warm apple pie with the golden crispness of homemade waffles. Perfect for cozy weekends, festive brunches, or even dessert nights, this easy recipe delivers sweet spiced apples inside fluffy waffles topped with ice cream or syrup. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner recipes, or food ideas the whole family will love, this dish checks all the boxes. A satisfying and indulgent treat, yet simple enough for everyday cravings, it’s a must-try in your collection of breakfast and dessert hybrids.
Ingredients
2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream
Maple syrup
Caramel sauce
Whipped cream
Fresh apple slices
Instructions
1. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt. Cook for 6–8 minutes until tender. Add cornstarch slurry if thicker texture is desired. Set aside to cool.
2. Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions until fully hot.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients just until incorporated.
4. Gently fold in the apple filling into the batter.
5. Lightly grease waffle iron and pour in 1/2 to 2/3 cup of batter. Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4–5 minutes.
6. Serve hot with toppings of choice like vanilla ice cream, maple syrup, caramel, or whipped cream.
Notes
Pre-cook your apples to intensify their flavor and ensure soft, tender bites.
Don’t overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay and help keep the waffles fluffy.
Keep cooked waffles warm and crispy by placing them on a wire rack in a 200°F oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: apple pie waffles, breakfast ideas, quick breakfast, easy dessert, fall brunch