Description

Enjoy a delightful twist on breakfast or brunch with these Glazed Apple Fritter Waffles. Shredded Autumn Glory apples are folded into a spiced waffle batter, cooked to golden perfection in a waffle iron, then dipped in a sweet powdered sugar glaze for a crispy, flavorful treat reminiscent of classic apple fritters.

Ingredients

Scale

Waffle Batter

3 cups shredded Autumn Glory apples (about 5 apples)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1–1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

Glaze

2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk

Instructions

Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat or the recommended setting if available to ensure even cooking and a crispy exterior.
Prepare Apples: Grate the Autumn Glory apples using a food processor, mandolin, or box grater. There is no need to peel the apples, as their skins add flavor and texture.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg using a wooden spoon or similar utensil to ensure the spices and leavening agents are evenly distributed.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the waffles tender.
Fold in Apples: Gently fold the shredded apples into the batter. The batter will be chunky due to the apples but should be evenly distributed.
Cook Waffles: Lightly spray the preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Spoon an appropriate amount of batter onto the iron, close it, and cook until waffles are crisp and golden brown. For mini waffle irons, cooking takes about 7 minutes; larger irons may vary.
Prepare Glaze: While waffles are cooking, whisk together powdered sugar and milk in a bowl until smooth, creating a sweet glaze.
Glaze Waffles: As each waffle comes out of the iron, carefully dip it into the glaze to coat it thoroughly. Transfer the glazed waffle to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to allow excess glaze to drip off and set.

Notes

Use Autumn Glory apples for their sweet-tart flavor and texture; alternatively, other firm apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp can be used.
Do not peel the apples to retain fiber and add a rustic texture to the waffles.
Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough waffles.
Adjust glaze consistency by adding more milk if too thick, or more powdered sugar if too thin.
Serve waffles warm for the best taste and texture.
These waffles can be reheated in a toaster or oven but are best fresh.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes per batch
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: apple fritter waffles, glazed waffles, Autumn Glory apples, breakfast waffle recipe, spiced waffles, sweet glaze waffles