Description
Delightful mashup of apple fritters and waffle donuts, combining crispy textures with soft, fluffy interiors and the warmth of autumn 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 (such as Granny Smith)
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- For the glaze:
- 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.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and nuts if using.
- Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease with nonstick spray or butter.
- Spoon ¼ cup batter onto the waffle iron for each donut. Close lid and cook until golden and crisp, about 3–5 minutes.
- Transfer cooked waffle donuts to a wire rack.
- To make the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over slightly cooled waffles and dust with extra powdered sugar.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Allow the batter to rest for a few minutes for better texture. Adjust the thickness with buttermilk if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: apple fritter, waffle donuts, fall recipes, dessert, brunch