These melt-in-your-mouth whole wheat waffles are made from scratch with a flavorful mix of baked apples, cinnamon and brown sugar folded into the batter for a special breakfast treat. Inspired by an Amish cookbook, this recipe yields fluffy, golden waffles with a warm apple-cinnamon bite in every forkful. If you enjoy simple homemade breakfasts, you’ll love the comforting texture and nostalgic flavor of these waffles.
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Amish Whole Wheat Waffles (with apples and cinnamon)
marilynpeight
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Equipment
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Waffle iron
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Mixing bowls
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Baking dish (8 or 9 inch)
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Whisk or hand mixer
Ingredients
Apple cinnamon mixture:
- 1 large apple peeled and finely diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
For the whole wheat waffle batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Combine the peeled, finely diced apple with 1 tablespoon melted butter, the cinnamon and the brown sugar. Place the mixture in an 8- or 9-inch baking dish and bake 15–20 minutes, or until the apples are softened. Allow to cool to room temperature.
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While the apples bake, whisk together the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl beat the egg whites with a hand mixer or whisk until stiff peaks form.
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Stir the melted butter, milk and vanilla into the dry ingredients. Gently fold in the cooled apple mixture, then fold in the beaten egg whites until the batter is combined. Mix gently to preserve the airiness from the egg whites.
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Preheat and grease your waffle iron. Working in batches, pour about 1 cup of batter (adjust to your waffle iron size) onto the iron and cook until golden brown on both sides. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Some equipment needed for these Amish whole wheat apple waffles:
- Waffle iron — electric or stovetop to cook the waffles and achieve a golden crust.
- Baking dish — an 8×8 or 9×9 inch dish works well for baking the apple mixture.
- Mixing bowls — several bowls for dry ingredients, wet ingredients and beaten egg whites.
- Whisk or hand mixer — to beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and to combine the batter.
Topping ideas for these Amish whole wheat waffles with apples and cinnamon:
These apple-cinnamon waffles pair well with a wide variety of toppings. Classic choices include fresh sliced strawberries, whipped cream, maple syrup or extra cinnamon and brown sugar. For a savory contrast, try them with chicken gravy or tomato gravy. They also make a lovely dessert when served with warm apple pie filling or peach pie filling and a scoop of ice cream. Use them as part of a waffle board for special breakfasts or hosting events.
Step 1: Combine the peeled, diced apples with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Place in a small baking dish and bake until softened.
Note: Choose baking apples that hold shape and flavor when cooked—varieties like Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Jonathan or Golden Delicious work well for these waffles.
Step 2: Combine the dry ingredients, then beat the room-temperature egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Why room-temperature egg whites?
Egg whites whip more easily and reach greater volume when they are at room temperature. If needed, warm eggs briefly by placing them in a bowl and pouring hot (not boiling) water over the shell for about 10 minutes, then dry before cracking.
Step 3: Stir melted butter, milk and vanilla into the dry ingredients. Gently fold in the baked apples, then fold in the beaten egg whites until the batter is combined. The batter should be a bit thinner than pancake batter for a light, fluffy waffle; if it seems too thin, add a little more flour.
Step 4: Working in batches, pour about 1 cup of batter (adjust to your waffle iron) onto a preheated, greased waffle iron. Cook until golden on both sides and serve immediately.
This recipe came from a little experimentation with an Amish waffle base. Baking the apples first and folding them into the batter created a soft, warm apple flavor paired with a tender waffle texture—perfect for weekend brunch or an extra-special weekday breakfast.
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