Apple Pie Waffles

Craving the comfort of apple pie but don’t want to wait hours? Meet our apple pie waffles – the breakfast that tastes like dessert but comes together in minutes.

These aren’t your ordinary waffles. We’ve taken fluffy, golden batter and layered it with warm, cinnamon-spiced sautéed apples for a breakfast that’ll make you feel like you’re cheating. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of crispy waffle edges and tender, flavor-packed apple filling.

Why You’ll Love These Apple Pie Waffles

Indulge in the comfort of warm apple pie in a waffle form with this easy and delicious recipe. The spiced waffles paired with the tartness of Granny Smith apples create a perfect balance of flavors that are both refreshing and satisfying.

Ingredients for this Waffle Recipe with apples

For the Waffles:

• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ginger
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/3 cup apple cider
• 1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped fine

For the Apple Cider Topping:

• 1 tart Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced thin
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp honey

Substitutions

• Gluten-Free: Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
• Vegan: Use plant-based milk and vegan butter, and replace eggs with flax eggs.
• Sugar-Free: Replace maple syrup and honey with your preferred sugar-free alternatives.

How to Make Apple Pie Waffles

1. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 200°F and set a wire rack on a baking sheet. Preheat your waffle iron.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and maple syrup. In another bowl, mix buttermilk and apple cider.
4. Make The Waffle Batter: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients along with melted butter. Stir until just combined; fold in pecans.
5. Cook Waffles: Pour batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer’s instructions until golden and crisp. Keep waffles warm in the oven if needed.
6. Prepare Apple Topping: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced apples and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in honey and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

How to Serve Apple Pie Waffles

Serve these waffles warm with the apple topping and a sprinkle of toasted pecans for added crunch. They pair beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent breakfast or dessert.

How to Store Apple Pie Waffles

Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster or oven to restore their crispiness. The apple topping can be stored separately in the refrigerator and warmed up before serving.

There is nothing like hot waffles covered in butter and syrup in the morning.  Try these breakfast recipes out for a little variety!

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• Spiced Buttermilk Waffles with Amaretto Glazed Pears
• Belgian-Style Yeast Waffles

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Apple Pie Waffles Recipe

Whip up mouthwatering apple pie waffles featuring fluffy, golden waffles topped with warm, cinnamon-spiced sautéed apples. This recipe guides you through crafting both perfect waffles and a delicious apple topping.

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Breakfast

American

Author: Kita

25 minutes mins

Serves: 2

Ingredients

For the Waffles

• ▢ 1 cup flour
• ▢ 1/4 tsp salt
• ▢ 2 tsp baking powder
• ▢ 1/4 tsp baking soda
• ▢ 1 tsp cinnamon
• ▢ 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• ▢ 1/8 tsp ginger
• ▢ 2 eggs
• ▢ 2 tsp maple syrup
• ▢ 3 tbs butter - melted and cooled
• ▢ 1 cup buttermilk
• ▢ 1/3 cup apple cider
• ▢ 1/4 cup pecans - toasted and chopped fine

For the Apple Cider Topping

• ▢ 1 tart granny smith apple - cored and sliced thin
• ▢ 1 tbs butter
• ▢ 2 tbs honey

Instructions

Make the Waffles

• Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack; Set aside. Preheat your waffle iron.
• Toss the flour, salt, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger together in a large bowl. 
• Whisk the eggs and maple syrup together in a small bowl. 
• Whisk the buttermilk and apple cider in another small bowl.
• Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the egg mixture, butter, and buttermilk mixture. Stir until just combined. 
• Fold in the pecans. (batter may have a few lumps, totally ok).
• Cook until golden and crisp as per your waffle irons instructions. Keep warm on wire rack in the preheated oven if needed.

Meanwhile, make the apple topping.

• Melt the remaining 1 tbs butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced apples and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. 
• Drizzle in honey and cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
• Serve the waffles with apple slices spooned over top and additional toasted pecans if desired.

Notes

Adapted from Naturally Ella

Nutrition

Calories: 811kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 17g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 849mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 41g

Nutritional informations provided as a courtesy and is only an approximatation. Values will changes based on ingredients used.

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