Description
Waffle Iron Baked Apples are a quick, delicious dessert that uses a waffle iron to caramelize and soften apple slices infused with warm spices. Perfect for a cozy treat served over oatmeal, pancakes, or ice cream, this recipe highlights the natural sweetness of apples enhanced by cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 2 large apples such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, cored and sliced into 1/2 inch rings
Spice Mixture
- 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron to medium heat and lightly grease it if necessary to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Spice Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Brush Apple Slices: Using a brush, coat both sides of the apple slices evenly with the butter and spice mixture.
- Cook Apples: Arrange the coated apple slices in a single layer inside the preheated waffle iron. Make sure not to overcrowd the apples to allow even cooking.
- Bake in Waffle Iron: Close the waffle iron lid and cook the apples for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they are tender and have developed light caramelized grill marks.
- Remove and Repeat: Carefully remove the cooked apple slices using tongs. Repeat the process with the remaining apple slices.
- Serve Warm: Serve the waffle iron baked apples warm, ideal as a topping for oatmeal, pancakes, yogurt, or ice cream.
Notes
- Choose firm apples to ensure they hold their shape during cooking.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the waffle iron model used.
- These baked apples are especially delicious served over oatmeal, pancakes, yogurt, or ice cream.
- Maple syrup can be substituted for brown sugar if you prefer a different sweetness.
