All the cinnamon-apple goodness of an apple fritter, cooked crisp in a waffle iron and dipped in glaze.
Prep15 min
Cook4 min
Total19 min
Serves8
LevelIntermediate
What makes it special
All-purpose flour
Ground cinnamon
Granulated sugar
Eggs
I love apple fritters, but I'm not about to deep-fry anything on a Saturday morning. So I started cooking fritter batter in my waffle iron. The result is crisp, golden edges, a soft middle full of cinnamon apples and a sweet vanilla glaze that settles into all the little squares.
Why you'll love them
Crisp outside, fluffy inside, thanks to the waffle iron.
Real apple in every bite.
No yeast, no frying, no waiting.
Fun to make with kids.
Tips
Dice the apples small so they soften as the waffles cook.
Don't overfill the iron; the batter rises.
Cool before glazing, or the glaze just melts off.
Add crunch with a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts.
Glaze ideas
Vanilla: powdered sugar, milk and vanilla.
Cider: use apple cider instead of milk.
Maple: swap the vanilla for maple syrup.
Caramel: a drizzle of warm caramel over the glaze.
Serving
For brunch, serve with crispy bacon for a sweet-salty plate. For dessert, top a warm one with vanilla ice cream and caramel.
They keep for 2 days at room temperature or 5 days in the fridge, and freeze for 2 months.
Cinnamon apple batter cooked in a waffle iron until golden and crisp, then dipped in vanilla glaze. Apple fritters without the frying.
Fall Baking Intermediate American
Prep
15 min
Cook
4 min
Total
19 min
Servings
8
Ingredients 16 items
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Apple Fritter Batter
Vanilla Glaze
Instructions 9 steps
1
Heat the waffle iron and grease it lightly.
2
Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and both sugars.
3
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter and vanilla.
4
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ones just until combined.
5
Fold in the diced apples.
6
Spoon the batter into the waffle iron and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden.
7
Cool on a rack for about 10 minutes.
8
Whisk the glaze and dip or drizzle each waffle donut.
9
Let the glaze set before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
Protein
4g
Carbs
31g
Fat
8g
Sugar
19g
Fiber
1g
Sodium
150mg
Questions, answered
Which apples should I use?
Tart apples like Granny Smith balance the sweet glaze best. Dice them small so they cook through.
Why did my batter overflow?
The waffle iron was overfilled. Start with about 1/4 cup per section and adjust to your machine.
How do I reheat them?
Pop them back in the waffle iron for a minute, or warm them in the oven, to crisp them up again.
Recipe by
Denise
Home cook, baker and serial recipe tweaker. I share the dishes my family asks for most, written step by step so they turn out right in your kitchen too.
