Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts
These Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts combine the best of donuts, waffles, and apple fritters in one easy treat. Filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze, they’re a cozy fall breakfast or dessert that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 large apple peeled, cored, and diced small
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 –2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron and lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat egg, then stir in milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples gently.
- Spoon batter into waffle iron and cook 3–5 minutes, until golden.
- Remove and cool slightly on wire rack.
- For glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Dip tops of waffle donuts in glaze and let set before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for balance of sweet and tangy.
- Avoid overmixing batter to keep donuts light and fluffy.
- Swap glaze for caramel drizzle or maple syrup for variety.
- Store in airtight container for 2 days, refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat in toaster oven or waffle maker for crisp edges.