Description
Crispy and fluffy waffles filled with cinnamon-spiced caramelized apples, drizzled with a warm caramel glaze for a delicious dessert-inspired brunch treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith recommended)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter (for sautéing apples)
- For the caramel glaze:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a skillet, sauté the diced apples with brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of butter until soft and caramelized. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the sautéed apples.
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it. Pour batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crisp.
- For the glaze, melt brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Stack waffles and generously drizzle with warm caramel glaze. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best contrast in flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep waffles light and fluffy.
- Glaze can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
