Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts: The Irresistible Mashup You Never Knew You Needed. These treats combine the classic taste of spiced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a fluffy donut that’s cooked to perfection in a waffle iron. Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, they make for an impressive addition to any breakfast, brunch, or dessert table. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these donuts are sure to become a family favorite—ideal for cozy fall gatherings or a sweet morning indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1½ cups diced tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith)
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, sugars, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; fold in diced apples and nuts if using.
- Spoon batter into the preheated waffle iron (about ¼ cup per donut) and cook until golden brown (3–5 minutes).
- Cool slightly on a wire rack before glazing with powdered sugar mixed with milk and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (85g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg