Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts
These delightful apple fritter waffle donuts combine the crispy texture of a waffle with the sweet, spiced flavors of an apple fritter, perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.
Equipment
- Waffle Iron
- Large Bowl
- Medium Bowl
- Whisk
- Wire Rack
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple peeled, cored, and finely diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (or apple cider/juice)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly grease it if it's not non-stick.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold the finely diced apples into the batter.
- Spoon about ½ cup of batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully remove the waffle donut to a wire rack and repeat with the remaining batter.
- While cooling, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and optional vanilla extract in a small bowl for the glaze.
- Dip each warm waffle donut into the glaze and place back on the wire rack for the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
Adjust glaze consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed. These donuts are best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.