15-Minute Spiced Apple Waffles (Crispy, Cozy & Easy)
Golden waffles bursting with tender apple pieces and warm fall spices. Quick, family-friendly, and perfect for cozy breakfasts or brunch.
Ingredients
Waffles
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves optional
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter or oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely diced apple peeled
Optional Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 –2 tbsp milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron and lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Fold in diced apples gently.
- Pour batter into preheated waffle iron and cook until golden and crisp.
- Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm waffles if desired.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Use apple pie spice instead of individual spices for convenience.
- Swap apples for pears for a slightly different flavor.
- Add a pinch of cardamom for extra warmth.
Make-Ahead & Meal Prep Tips
- Prepare batter in advance: Mix dry and wet ingredients separately; combine and fold in apples just before cooking.
- Freezer-friendly: Cooked waffles can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Toast or oven-bake to restore crispiness.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Freezer: Up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Toaster or oven recommended for best crispiness.