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Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts

Cinnamon-spiced apple fritter flavor meets waffle convenience in these glazed apple waffle donuts—crispy, tender, and perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 donuts
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Mixture
  • 2 cups diced apples peeled
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Waffle Donut Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • salt pinch
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Cook apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until softened.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form batter.
  5. Fold cooked apples into batter.
  6. Cook batter in a preheated waffle maker until golden.
  7. Make glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
  8. Dip warm waffle donuts in glaze or drizzle over top.

Notes

For crispier donuts, air fry for 2 minutes after glazing.