Description
A delightful mashup of warm apple fritters in waffle donut form, featuring the comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh apples.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups peeled, diced tart apple (such as Granny Smith)
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Peel, core, and dice apples into small chunks. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and nuts if using.
- Preheat waffle iron and lightly grease with nonstick spray or butter.
- Spoon ¼ cup batter onto the waffle iron for each donut. Close the lid and cook until golden and crisp, about 3–5 minutes.
- Transfer cooked waffle donuts to a wire rack.
- To make the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over slightly cooled waffles and dust with extra powdered sugar.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider adding spices like ginger or cardamom. Batter can be prepared in advance and refrigerated overnight.
