Rustic Apple Fritter Waffles with Cinnamon Sugar Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

Fluffy waffles studded with chunks of tender apple and fried until golden, then drizzled with a spiced cinnamon sugar glaze for a comforting sweet breakfast or dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large apple, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• for frying vegetable oil
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until combined.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs, then whisk in 1 1/2 cups whole milk and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter until smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; fold in 1 large peeled and diced apple cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
4. Step 4: Heat a waffle iron and lightly grease it. Pour batter onto the iron and cook waffles until golden and crisp, about 4-5 minutes each.
5. Step 5: While waffles cook, heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat to 350°F. Cut waffles into quarters and fry for 1-2 minutes per side until edges are crispy and golden. Drain on paper towels.
6. Step 6: To make glaze, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 2 tbsp milk until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm apple fritter waffles before serving.