Julie Clark
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Apple Waffles with Cinnamon Apple Syrup
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These apple waffles are one of the best green apple recipes to make for a delicious fall treat. Top them with homemade cinnamon apple syrup for a breakfast that tastes just like apple pie.
This apple waffles recipe takes classic waffles up a notch with freshly grated green apples baked right in. They freeze beautifully which means they are perfect for making ahead and reheating in the toaster or air fryer for a cozy breakfast anytime.
Start your day with these cozy apple waffles with homemade syrup.
When we have guests for breakfast, I love having them wake up to a delicious, hearty breakfast. Since Kinslee loves apple pie, I knew these apple cinnamon waffles had to happen for her.
These from-scratch cinnamon apple waffles are so delicious. Light and fluffy, with apples in each and every bite.
Which apple is best? I recommend either Granny Smith, which is a very tart green apple and pairs well with the sweet batter, or Honeycrisp or Gala which is slightly sweeter.
Whichever fresh apples you choose, peel and core them, then grate them with a grater so that they cook quickly inside the waffles.
To top off this batch of waffles, I made a simple spiced syrup with cinnamon apples. Although homemade pancakes and waffles are fantastic simply with maple syrup, this apple cinnamon syrup with warm spices gave this fun breakfast a special touch. Top them with homemade whipped cream, too!
Enjoy! -Julie
How do you make waffles fluffy?
There are two waffle making tips I’m going to share with you today.
- Use cake flour. Flours with less protein in them create less gluten when you mix the batter. Gluten is good if you want to make thick, hearty, chewy homemade bread, but it’s not the way to go for light and fluffy waffles.
- Separate the eggs yolks from the egg whites. Beat the egg yolks in when you add the milk, then use a mixer to beat the egg whites by themselves until they form stiff peaks. They should be white, light and airy when you fold them carefully into your waffle batter.
Apple Waffles with Apple Cinnamon Syrup
Diced apples fill these apple waffles. Top them with a homemade cinnamon apple syrup for a breakfast that tastes just like apple pie.
Servings 8
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Ingredients
For the waffles:
- 1 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs (separated)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 3/4 cups finely chopped green apples (peeled)
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
For the syrup:
- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples
- 2 cups water
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Stir together the dry ingredients. 1 ¼ cups cake flour, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons baking powder
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks (save whites for later), then add the milk and whisk again. 2 large eggs, 1 cup 2% milk
- Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Add the chopped apples and melted butter. 1 ¾ cups finely chopped green apples, 6 tablespoons salted butter
- Using a mixer, beat the egg whites until they are fluffy and stiff. Fold the egg whites into the batter. Spoon the batter into a hot waffle maker and cook until golden brown. Makes 8 waffles, 4" square.
- Place the apple slices in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the water. Allow the apples to come to a gentle boil and cook for two minutes. Add the sugar and salt. 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples, 2 cups water, 2/3 cup packed brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, cream and cinnamon. Stir into a smooth paste. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Add the paste to the apples and cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. This should take about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve over waffles.
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Notes
Make the waffles vegan by using coconut oil or dairy free butter in the waffle batter, flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flax seed, 3 tablespoons water) and oat milk.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They also make a great freezer waffle. Freeze for up to 8 weeks.
The calories shown are based on the recipe making 8 waffles with 1 serving being 1 waffle with apple topping. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 0.8mg
Can I use all-purpose flour?
Delicious, a little time consuming but worth it. I didn’t make the apple syrup but they were delicious with just good old maple syrup. I used vanilla sugar in place of just sugar and I mixed up extra cinnamon and sugar and tossed the apples in it and let them sit while I mixed the batter. We will definitely make these again.
I love the waffles
These sound awesome! Totally perfect for the beginning of Fall!
Love these waffles, and especially that apple syrup! We think we might make a big batch of that to top oatmeal, ice cream, and more. Thanks for sharing.
These waffles look so delicious! What a fun breakfast to wake up to on a sleepover weekend! Fun times.