Description
Delight in these Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts, a delicious twist combining the crispiness of waffles with the classic flavors of apple fritters. Soft, fluffy, and studded with cinnamon-spiced diced apples, these waffle-shaped donuts are finished with a sweet vanilla glaze for a perfect breakfast treat or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Mixture
- 2 cups diced apples (about 2 medium apples, peeled and cored)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Other
- Oil for greasing the waffle iron
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk together until evenly mixed to ensure the spices and leavening agents are well distributed.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The batter should remain slightly lumpy; avoid overmixing to keep waffles tender.
- Add Apples: Toss the diced apples with brown sugar in a small bowl to coat them evenly. Fold the sugared apples into the batter carefully to distribute without breaking down the fruit.
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions and lightly grease the surfaces with oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffle Donuts: Spoon about 1/3 cup of batter onto the center of the preheated waffle iron. Close the lid and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, timing depends on your waffle iron but usually around 3-5 minutes.
- Repeat Cooking: Carefully remove the cooked waffle donut and continue cooking the remaining batter, greasing the waffle iron as required to maintain non-stick surfaces.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until the glaze is smooth and pourable. Adjust milk quantity for desired thickness.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the waffle donuts have cooled slightly, either drizzle or dip them in the glaze. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving for the best texture and sweetness.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance to the sweetness.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep waffles light and fluffy.
- Ensure waffle iron is properly greased each time to avoid sticking.
- Adjust glaze consistency by adding milk gradually to get a thick but pourable glaze.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
