Description
These Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts are a delightful fusion of crispy exterior and juicy apple-filled interior. Each bite offers a warm, spiced sweetness that perfectly balances the rich, buttery flavor of the waffle donut.
Ingredients
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- For the Waffle Donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Apple Filling:
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk and melted butter, mixing well.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
- In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
- Fold the apple mixture into the batter gently.
- Grease the waffle iron lightly and pour in enough batter to fill the iron, close it, and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the donuts are cooking, mix the glaze ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once cooked, remove the waffle donuts and drizzle with glaze while still warm.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The batter can be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Substitutions: Use almond milk for a dairy-free option or swap apples for pears for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: waffling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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