🍎✨ Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts

 

Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts (Crispy, Glazed & Ready in Minutes!)

What happens when you mix apple fritters, donuts, and waffles? You get the most irresistible fall breakfast ever — Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts! 🍏🍩

These beauties combine everything you love about classic apple fritters — the caramelized apple bits, cinnamon aroma, and warm glaze — but with a twist. Instead of frying, we cook them in a waffle maker for that perfect crisp texture and fluffy interior.

They’re easy, fast, and mess-free, which makes them a perfect treat for cozy weekends, brunches, or even dessert.

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🍽️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✨ Quick & Easy: No deep fryer needed — ready in 15 minutes!
🍎 Fall Flavor Heaven: Warm apples, cinnamon, and glaze in every bite.
💛 Family-Friendly: A fun twist kids (and adults!) will love.
🍩 Crispy + Soft: Waffle texture outside, donut softness inside.

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🧺 Ingredients

For the Batter:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 1 egg

• ¾ cup milk

• 2 tbsp melted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Apples:

• 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• ½ tsp cinnamon

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp milk

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Apples:
   In a small skillet, melt butter and stir in diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 3–5 minutes until tender and caramelized. Let cool slightly.

2. Make the Batter:
   In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar.
   In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the cooked apples.

3. Cook the Waffle Donuts:
   Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it.
   Scoop ¼ cup of batter into each section and cook for 3–4 minutes or until golden and crisp.

4. Make the Glaze:
   Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip each waffle donut into the glaze or drizzle it over the top.

5. Serve:
   Enjoy warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a scoop of vanilla ice cream! 🍦

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💡 Tips & Variations

• Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.

• For a deeper apple flavor, mix a bit of apple cider into the batter.

• Reheat leftovers in the toaster for that fresh-baked crispness.

• Substitute half the milk with buttermilk for extra fluffiness.