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Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts

Crispy, tender waffle-style donuts filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and dipped in a sweet vanilla glaze for the perfect fall-inspired treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 donuts
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 265
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Mixture
  • 2 apples peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Waffle maker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Heat butter in a skillet and cook apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until softened.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla in another bowl.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in apple mixture.
  5. Heat and lightly grease waffle iron.
  6. Cook batter in donut-sized scoops until golden.
  7. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make glaze.
  8. Dip warm waffle donuts in glaze and let set on a cooling rack.

Notes

For best flavor, serve warm with fresh apple slices.