3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 large egg
2/3 cup milk
1 tbsp mild-tasting oil
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Directions
Cut the apple into quarters and remove the cores. Cut each quarter lengthwise into thin slices, about 1/8-inch thick, and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, maple syrup, oil, vanilla extract, and the melted, slightly cooled butter until well combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while you preheat the waffle maker.
Give the batter a gentle stir, then dip each apple slice in, coating both sides. Lift and let excess batter drip off for a few seconds.
Place the coated slices on the preheated waffle maker (leaving a little space between each). Close and cook about 4 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Repeat with the rest.
For the cinnamon sugar coating, mix the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Brush the waffles with a little melted butter and toss to coat, or toss them straight into the cinnamon sugar as they come off the waffle maker so the steam helps it stick. Serve warm as is or with a caramel sauce.
Apple slices dipped in waffle batter and coated in cinnamon sugar. Fun BLW/toddler-friendly treat. From Lily Payen (@feedingtinybellies); full recipe at feedingtinybellies.com/apple-slice-waffles/.
