Description
A delightful mashup of apple fritters and waffles, perfect for breakfast or dessert, combining the flavors of sweet-tart apples and warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups peeled, diced tart apple (e.g., Granny Smith)
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Peel, core, and dice apples into small chunks. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples and nuts if using.
- Preheat waffle iron and lightly grease with nonstick spray or butter.
- Spoon ¼ cup batter onto waffle iron for each donut and cook until golden and crisp, about 3–5 minutes.
- Transfer cooked waffle donuts to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- To make the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over slightly cooled waffles and dust with extra powdered sugar.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Serve with coffee, yogurt, and fruit for a delightful brunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container; for best texture, glaze just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle-making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 donuts
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg