Mini Apple Fritter Waffle Donuts
Crispy outside, soft and fluffy inside, packed with cinnamon apples and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze!
Serves: 4–6 (makes about 10–12 mini waffle donuts)
Time: 30–35 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
🍏 Apple Filling
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1 cup finely diced apples (about 1 medium apple, peeled)
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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½ tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
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1 tsp lemon juice
🧁 Batter
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
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1 egg
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¾ cup milk
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
🍯 Vanilla Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Apple Filling
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In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
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Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
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Cook 4–5 minutes until apples soften and caramelize slightly.
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Remove from heat and let cool.
2️⃣ Make the Batter
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In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed (do not overmix).
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Gently fold in cooled apple mixture.
3️⃣ Cook in Waffle Maker
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Preheat mini waffle maker and lightly grease it.
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Spoon 2–3 tablespoons batter into each section.
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Cook 3–5 minutes until golden brown and slightly crisp.
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Remove carefully and cool slightly on a rack.
4️⃣ Make the Glaze
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable.
