Description
Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts are the perfect blend of sweet, fluffy goodness and classic fall flavors. This innovative treat combines caramelized cinnamon apples folded into a light waffle batter, cooked in a waffle iron for that signature golden crispiness, and finished with a sweet glaze reminiscent of traditional donuts. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they are quick to prepare and require no deep frying—making them both fun and healthier! Treat yourself and your loved ones to these delightful waffle donuts that capture the essence of autumn in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium apple (peeled and diced)
- Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon until tender.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just mixed. Gently fold in the sautéed apples.
- Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease it. Pour batter into the center of each mold and cook for about 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth. Dip or drizzle over warm donut waffles before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg