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Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts

Delicious Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts for Cozy Mornings

Enjoy the irresistible Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts, a delightful fusion perfect for cozy mornings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.333 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.333 cups light brown sugar
  • 0.75 cups buttermilk or regular milk with vinegar
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups tart apples peeled & diced, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 0.25 cups chopped nuts optional, such as pecans or walnuts
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency
  • extra powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • waffle iron
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Apples: Peel, core, and dice tart apples. Set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently. Fold in diced apples and nuts.
  5. Cook Waffle Donuts: Preheat waffle iron, grease, spoon batter onto grid, and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden.
  6. Make the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth, adjust for desired consistency.
  7. Serve: Drizzle glaze over cooled waffle donuts and dust with extra powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter and adjust the glaze thickness as needed for best results.

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