💡 Quick Rundown
- •The Waffles: Tender apple nut waffles made with sour cream that stay wonderfully soft, even when they’re cold.
- •Prep Time: The batter comes together in the Thermomix® in just a few minutes—super easy and fuss-free.
- •How to Make It: Chop the apples, mix the batter right in the unwashed mixing bowl, and fold it all together by hand.
We’ve all been there, right? You have last-minute guests dropping by for coffee, or you’re just seriously craving a sweet treat but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. That’s exactly when these Apple Nut Waffles are an absolute lifesaver.
The combination of sweet apples and that subtle nutty flavor makes them incredibly tender and moist. Trust me, everyone will be going back for seconds.
Thanks to the Thermomix®, you can whip up the batter in just a few minutes. After that, your waffle iron does all the heavy lifting for you.
Why you’re going to love this recipe:
- super quick and incredibly easy to whip up
- unbelievably moist thanks to the fresh apples
- packed with a wonderful hazelnut flavor
- mixed in no time thanks to your Thermomix®
- still soft and absolutely delicious even when cold
- perfect for your Belgian waffle maker
- great to make ahead for an afternoon coffee break
- just straight-up delicious!
My top tips for the best waffles
Make sure to preheat your waffle maker in plenty of time. That way, it’s at the perfect temperature the second you pour in the batter, giving you beautifully even, golden-brown waffles.
You get to skip a dishwashing step with this recipe! There’s no need to rinse out the mixing bowl after chopping the apples before you move on to making the actual batter.
To make sure the apples keep their great texture, just pour the smooth batter over the chopped apples in your mixing bowl at the very end, and gently fold everything together with a rubber spatula.
For a gorgeous presentation and some extra crunch, serve these waffles sprinkled with a few whole hazelnuts, a generous drizzle of caramel sauce, and a garnish of fresh mint.
Can you make these waffles ahead of time?
Yes, absolutely! This recipe is perfect for that. Thanks to the apples and sour cream in the batter, these waffles stay incredibly moist, soft, and flavorful, meaning they taste just as amazing cold later on.
So go ahead and whip them up in the morning or even a day ahead of time. Just let them cool completely and store them in an airtight container.
Fun Variations & Serving Ideas
Keep it classic: For the ultimate treat, give your freshly baked waffles a classic dusting of powdered sugar. A dollop of whipped cream and a side of fruity applesauce are also absolute perfection here.
Make it decadent: If you’re feeling a little fancy, serve these waffles warm with a big scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a drizzle of rich vanilla sauce.
Skip the cinnamon: The half teaspoon of cinnamon in the batter is totally optional. If you or your family aren’t huge cinnamon fans, just leave it out—no big deal!
Here’s What You’ll Need for These Apple Nut Waffles
- 250 g apples (about 2 apples, peeled and cored)
- 120 g softened butter
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 4 medium eggs
- 100 g sour cream
- 100 g ground hazelnuts
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 1 packet baking powder (about 1 tbsp)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
How to Make Apple Nut Waffles
Directions:
Make sure to preheat your waffle iron (a Belgian or square waffle maker works best here) ahead of time so it’s nice and hot when you’re ready to cook.
Cut your peeled and cored apples into rough chunks and toss them into the mixing bowl. Chop them for 2 sec. / speed 4.5. Transfer the finely chopped apples to a separate bowl. (Pro tip: no need to rinse out the mixing bowl for the next step!)
Now, add the room-temperature butter, eggs, and sugar to the mixing bowl and blend everything for 1 min. / speed 5.
Next, toss in the sour cream, ground hazelnuts, flour, baking powder, and a dash of cinnamon if you’re feeling it. Mix it all together for another 15 sec. / speed 4 until you get a nice, smooth batter.
Pour the batter from the mixing bowl over the apples in your separate bowl and gently fold everything together with a rubber spatula.
Now, just scoop the batter in batches onto your hot waffle iron and cook them up one by one until they’re beautifully golden brown and crispy.
Enjoy!
I hope you have the best time making—and eating—these delicious waffles!
If you loved this, you might also want to check out this recipe: Crispy Waffles
Happy baking, Christoph
Apple Nut Waffles
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Equipment
- 1 Thermomix
- 1 Teigschaber
- 1 Rührschüssel
- 1 Waffeleisen idealerweise für belgische/viereckige Waffeln
Ingredients
- 250 g apples about 2, peeled and cored
- 120 g softened butter
- 200 g sugar
- 4 eggs medium
- 100 g sour cream
- 100 g ground hazelnuts
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 1 P. baking powder
- 0.5 TL cinnamon optional
Instructions
- 4 eggsMake sure to preheat your waffle iron so it’s nice and hot when you’re ready to bake!
- 250 g applesCut your peeled and cored apples into large chunks and toss them into the mixing bowl. Chop them for 2 sec. / speed 4.5. Transfer the finely chopped apples to a separate bowl and set aside.
- 120 g softened butter, 200 g sugar, 4 eggsNow, add the room-temperature butter, eggs, and sugar to the mixing bowl and mix everything together for 1 min. / speed 5.
- 100 g sour cream, 100 g ground hazelnuts, 250 g all-purpose flour, 1 P. baking powder, 0.5 TL cinnamonAdd the sour cream, ground hazelnuts, flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix it all up for another 15 sec. / speed 4 until you have a smooth, beautiful batter.
- 250 g applesPour the batter over the apples in your bowl and gently fold everything together with a spatula. Now you’re ready to cook the batter in batches in your hot waffle iron until perfectly golden brown.
