Churro Apple Pie Waffles | Best Sweet Breakfast Recipe
Imagine waking up to the smell of freshly made waffles, warm apple slices, and cinnamon sugar wafting through the air. These Churro Apple Pie Waffles bring together the comforting flavors of churros and apple pie, creating a breakfast (or dessert) that’s indulgent, satisfying, and unbelievably easy to make. If you love crispy waffles with a sweet twist, then this recipe is about to become a new favorite!
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The Best Churro Apple Pie Waffles:
These waffles are a unique spin on a classic breakfast staple. Infused with cinnamon, topped with a buttery churro coating, and layered with apple slices, they offer the best of both worlds – the warmth of a churro and the richness of apple pie. Perfect for weekend mornings, special occasions, or anytime you’re craving a sweet treat.
Notes on Ingredients:
- Flour & Baking Powder: These provide the waffle structure and make them rise, giving you a fluffy, crispy texture.
- Warm Milk & Butter: Adds richness and moisture to the batter, making the waffles tender.
- Churro Topping: A mix of cinnamon and sugar, this is what gives the waffles their signature churro flavor.
- Apple Filling: You can use canned apple filling for convenience or make your own from scratch for a more homemade touch. Just make sure to drain the apples well before adding them to the waffles.
How to Make Churro Apple Pie Waffles:
- Prepare the Dry Mix: Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until well blended, then add a few shakes of cinnamon.
- Churro Topping: Mix the sugar and cinnamon together, and set aside. Melt butter for brushing over the waffles once cooked.
- Cook the Waffles: Preheat your waffle iron, spray it with non-stick spray, and pour a little batter into the iron. Place 2-5 apple slices (depending on waffle size) on top of the batter, then cover with more batter. Cook until golden and crispy.
- Finish with the Churro Touch: Immediately brush the cooked waffles with melted butter and dip them in the cinnamon-sugar mix to coat both sides.
- Serve & Enjoy: Add a drizzle of maple syrup for extra sweetness or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a more dessert-like treat!
How to Serve Churro Apple Pie Waffles:
Serve these waffles hot and fresh off the waffle iron. They pair beautifully with a drizzle of maple syrup, whipped cream, or even a dusting of powdered sugar. For a decadent twist, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, transforming this breakfast into a dessert.
How to Store Churro Apple Pie Waffles:
If you have leftovers, store the waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, pop them in a toaster or oven to regain their crispiness. Avoid microwaving as it can make them soggy. The churro topping may need to be reapplied after reheating.
FAQs About Churro Apple Pie Waffles:
Can I use homemade apple filling?
Absolutely! Homemade apple filling adds a more personalized touch to the recipe, but canned filling works just as well for convenience.
How do I prevent the waffle iron from overflowing?
Be careful not to overfill your waffle iron. Add just enough batter to cover the apple slices but avoid going too heavy, as the batter will expand while cooking.
Can I skip the churro topping?
Yes, if you prefer a simpler waffle, you can skip the churro topping. But for the full churro experience, the cinnamon-sugar coating is a must!
Churro Apple Pie Waffles | Best Sweet Breakfast Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups of all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 shakes of cinnamon
For the churro topping
- 1 cup of white sugar
- 1/2 cup cinnamon 1/4 cup if you don’t love cinnamon like I do
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
Apple Filling
- 1 can of Lucky Leaf Apples or any can you prefer
Instructions
- 1.In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking powder and sugar; set aside. Also at this time you can combine your churro topping and set it aside. Preheat waffle iron
- 2.In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the milk, butter and vanilla. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture; Next fold in three shakes of cinnamon beat until blended
- At this time you can also melt your 1/2 cup of butter used to pour over waffles. Next generously spray your waffle iron with no stick cooking spray. Than ladle a little batter into a preheated waffle iron, gently place on 4-5 apple slices ( depending on size of your waffle iron, smaller size use 2-3 apples.
- Next add more batter on top of apples, be careful not to overflow waffle maker. Cook the waffles until golden and crisp. ( Caution, mixing the apples directly into the batter yielded undesirable results for me)
- 5.Once fully cooked immediately pour melted butter on each side of the waffle and than dip each buttered side into your cinnamon/sugar churro mixture.
- At this point if your mouth is not watering from the smell, check your pulse!
- Once again if your a sugar guru, you can add maple syrup. Or if your just interested into making this breakfast into a dessert add a creamy scoop of vanilla ice cream…….then proceed to devouring
