Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts
Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts combine the warm, comforting flavors of classic apple fritters with the unique crispiness of waffle donuts. These treats offer a perfect balance of cinnamon spice, tender apples, and a golden-crisp exterior, making them ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Quick and easy to prepare, they are versatile and customizable to fit various dietary preferences.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 waffle donuts 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour blend)
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan)
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk for vegan)
- 3 tbsp melted butter (or dairy-free butter for vegan)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Prepare Your Apples: Peel and dice fresh apples into small cubes, then toss them with cinnamon and a little sugar to ensure each bite bursts with spicy sweetness.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and sugar forming the base of your waffle donut batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract together until smooth to add moisture and richness.
- Fold Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the cinnamon-coated apple chunks to distribute fruit evenly.
- Cook in a Waffle Donut Maker: Preheat your waffle donut maker and lightly grease it. Spoon batter into each mold and cook for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Cool and Glaze: Carefully remove the donuts and let them cool slightly before drizzling with your favorite glaze such as cinnamon sugar icing or vanilla glaze.
Notes
- Use fresh apples for best texture and flavor; avoid canned or frozen.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep donuts tender and fluffy.
- Preheat waffle maker fully to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Grease waffle maker well to prevent sticking.
- Scoop recommended amounts of batter to avoid uneven cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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