Apple Fritter Waffle Doughnuts
Waffles and doughnuts come together in this apple fritter mashup treat.
Ingredients
Doughnuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup buttermilk (175 ml)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter , melted (55 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped apples , peels removed (225 grams, from about 2-3 apples)
- Vegetable or canola oil , for frying
Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (170 grams)
- ¼ cup whole milk (60 ml)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a separate bowl whisk together the buttermilk, butter, eggs and vanilla. Add liquids to the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Add the chopped apples and mix only until incorporated.
- Preheat a waffle iron and cook waffles according to manufacturer's instructions. Let cool and cut into segments.
- Pour enough vegetable or canola oil into a heavy bottomed pot so that it's 2 inches deep. Set over medium heat, insert a thermometer, and heat to 360° F.
- Working with the waffles in small batches, fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Use a slotted spoon to remove doughnuts and transfer to a paper towel lined tray to drain.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Dip the hot doughnuts into the glaze and let sit on a wire rack for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Apple fritter recipe adapted from The Pioneer Woman.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg