Description
These Delicious Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts combine the classic flavors of apple fritters with the fun, crispy texture of waffles, shaped into delightful donut rings. With juicy diced apples, warm cinnamon and nutmeg spices, and a sweet vanilla glaze, they are perfect for a comforting breakfast or a sweet snack you’ll want every day.
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 nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Other
- Oil for greasing the waffle maker
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended for an even spice distribution throughout the batter.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly, then whisk in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy to ensure a velvety batter base.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the texture.
- Add apples: Fold in the diced apples carefully, distributing them evenly throughout the batter so every donut has flavorful apple pieces.
- Preheat and grease waffle maker: Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Lightly grease the plates with oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook waffles: Pour the apple batter onto the preheated waffle maker, covering about three-quarters of the surface to allow expansion. Close the lid and cook for 3-5 minutes until the waffles turn golden brown and crisp.
- Prepare glaze: While the waffles cook, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth to create a sweet and creamy glaze.
- Cool waffles: Carefully remove the waffles and place them on a wire rack to cool slightly, making them easier to handle for cutting.
- Cut donut shapes: Use a round cutter to create donut shapes from each waffle, cutting out the centers to form the donut hole and trimming any excess edges.
- Glaze the donuts: Generously pour or drizzle the glaze over the warm waffle donuts to coat them with a sweet, glossy finish.
- Serve: Serve the apple fritter waffle donuts warm to enjoy the perfect balance of crisp exterior, tender apple-studded interior, and sweet glaze.
Notes
- Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and balanced tartness.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the waffles light and fluffy.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your waffle maker—watch for golden brown color.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle additional cinnamon on the glaze before serving.
- These donuts are best eaten fresh but can be kept in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
