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Mini Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts Recipe

Mini Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts Recipe
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These Mini Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts combine the crisp texture of a waffle with the sweet and spiced flavors of classic apple fritters. Perfectly bite-sized and topped with a luscious vanilla glaze and cinnamon sugar, they make an irresistible treat for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Easy to make using a waffle iron, these donuts deliver all the apple cinnamon goodness without the deep frying.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded apples

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3–4 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the waffle iron: Turn on your waffle iron and allow it to heat up fully to ensure the donuts cook evenly and get crispy on the outside.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch until well combined to create the dry base of your batter.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Whisk the egg, milk, and oil into the dry ingredients until smooth. The batter will be slightly thick but pourable.
  4. Fold in apples: Gently stir shredded apples into the batter, being careful not to over mix to keep the texture light and airy.
  5. Cook batter in waffle iron: Spray the waffle iron with nonstick spray. Drop about one tablespoon of batter for each mini donut onto the iron. Close and cook for 3-5 minutes depending on your waffle iron’s temperature until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Cool waffles: Transfer cooked waffle donuts to a wire rack to cool slightly so the glaze will adhere better.
  7. Prepare the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and slightly runny.
  8. Dip donuts in glaze: Dip each waffle donut into the glaze coating all sides, then flip and let excess drip off.
  9. Finish with cinnamon sugar: Sprinkle the glazed donuts with cinnamon sugar while the glaze is still wet. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.
  • Make sure to spray the waffle iron well to prevent sticking due to the sugar content.
  • The glaze consistency can be adjusted by adding more milk if too thick or more powdered sugar if too thin.
  • These mini waffle donuts are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • For a dairy-free option, use almond or oat milk and a neutral oil like avocado oil.

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Keywords: apple fritter, waffle donut, mini donuts, breakfast treat, cinnamon apple, glazed donuts, easy dessert

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