These Apple Cinnamon Waffles are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside with notes of warm cinnamon, sweet brown sugar and pops of grated apple. Topped with a buttery, rich, boozy bourbon maple syrup these waffles are the epitome of fall!

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Apple Cinnamon Waffles with Bourbon Maple Syrup

Name: Apple Cinnamon Waffles with Bourbon Maple Syrup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Waffles:; 1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour; ¼ Cup Cornstarch; 2 tsp Baking Powder; ¼ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Cinnamon; ½ tsp Nutmeg; ¾ Cup Apple (, skin on – grated*); 2 TBS Light Brown Sugar (, packed); 2 large eggs (, separated); 1 ¼ Cup Buttermilk; 2 TBS Vegetable Oil ((can substitute unsalted butter, melted)); 1 tsp Vanilla Extract; Bourbon Maple Syrup:; 1 Cup Maple Syrup; ½ Cup Bourbon (*); 1 TBS Unsalted Butter (, softened); Pinch Salt; Caramelized Cinnamon Apple Topping ((optional)*)

AKA waffles worthy of a celebration.

You guys, these waffles are the EPITOME of fall.

Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside with notes of warm cinnamon, sweet brown sugar and pops of grated apple.

But that ain’t all folks. There is also a BOURBON maple syrup situation going on here. Sweet, buttery and rich with a boozy bourbon touch, this syrup is like WHOA.

The waffles and syrup together are like an entire autumn EXPERIENCE just for your taste buds.

Breakfast of champions just got a whole new meaning.

Aaaand if you add the caramelized cinnamon apple topping to your stack, people in the streets will be chanting your name. FACT.

Recipe Notes, Tips & Tricks for Apple Cinnamon Waffles with Bourbon Maple Syrup:

You can use whatever type of apple you would like in the waffles. I used a Fuji. However, if you use a tart apple, you will want to add an additional tablespoon of brown sugar to the mix.
The recipe calls for ¾ cup of grated apple, which the equivalent of about 1 small apple. Be sure to use a tea towel or paper towels to squeeze all the moisture out of the grated apples before adding them to the batter.
If you want a less pronounced bourbon flavor in your syrup, reduce the amount to ¼ of a cup bourbon. The bourbon maple syrup can be made a few days in advance and stored, covered in the refrigerator. I made a double batch and have been using it for all our maple syrup needs. <–Best decision EVER.
When you are combining the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, be sure to make a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients to the well. Also, be sure to stir until JUST combined. The batter should still be lumpy.
The caramelized cinnamon apple topping is completely optional, but highly recommended. I included directions on how to make the topping in the notes section of the recipe below.

What are you waiting for? Get on these Apple Cinnamon Waffles with Bourbon Maple Syrup. You deserve fall eats at its finest.

Until next time friends, cheers – to wondrous waffles.

XOXO

Cheyanne

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How to make Apple Cinnamon Waffles with Bourbon Maple Syrup recipe👇

5 from 8 votes

Overhead landscape shot of a stack of Apple Cinnamon Waffles topped with Bourbon Maple Syrup, sliced apples and a cinnamon stick on a white plate.

Apple Cinnamon Waffles with Bourbon Maple Syrup

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

35 mins

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple, autumn, bourbon, cinnamon, fall, maple, maple syrup, waffles

Servings: 4

Calories: 570 kcal

Author: Cheyanne Holzworth

Ingredients

Waffles:
1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
¼ Cup Cornstarch
2 tsp Baking Powder
¼ tsp Salt
1 tsp Cinnamon
½ tsp Nutmeg
¾ Cup Apple , skin on – grated*
2 TBS Light Brown Sugar , packed
2 large eggs , separated
1 ¼ Cup Buttermilk
2 TBS Vegetable Oil (can substitute unsalted butter, melted)
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Bourbon Maple Syrup:
1 Cup Maple Syrup
½ Cup Bourbon *
1 TBS Unsalted Butter , softened
Pinch Salt
Caramelized Cinnamon Apple Topping (optional)*

Instructions

For the Bourbon Maple Syrup: Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add maple syrup, bourbon and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and immediately reduce heat to low to maintain gentle simmer. Let simmer for at least 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
For the waffles: Preheat your waffle iron. Preheat oven to 225 degrees F to keep waffles warm. Place a wire rack insert on a large baking sheet and set aside.
In a large bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir together. In a small bowl toss together the grated apples and sugar. Set aside.
In a separate mixing bowl combine the egg yolks, buttermilk, oil and vanilla extract. Whisk to incorporate thoroughly. Using your hands or a tea towel, gently squeeze excess moisture out of apples and add them to yolks. Gently stir to combine.
Make a small well in the center of the dry ingredients (flour mixture) and add yolk mixture to well. Stir until JUST combined (the mixture should still be lumpy).
In a separate small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the flour/egg yolk mixture until the egg whites are barely combined, making sure NOT to overmix.
Spoon about 1/3 cup batter into preheated waffle iron*, making sure not to overfill. Cook according to waffle iron manufacturer’s instructions. Remove cooked waffles to wire rack and keep warm in the oven while you repeat with remaining batter.
Serve waffles with bourbon maple syrup, caramelized apples* (if using) and an extra sprinkling of cinnamon. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*If you use a tart apple, add an additional tablespoon of brown sugar to the recipe.
*3/4 cup grated apple is about 1 small apple.
*If you want a less pronounced bourbon flavor, only use ¼ cup bourbon in the maple syrup.
*Spray your waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray before adding batter if manufacture instructs you to do so.
*Caramelized Cinnamon Apple Topping:
1 ½ TB Unsalted Butter
2 TB Light Brown Sugar, packed
¼ tsp Cinnamon
2 Apples – peeled, cored & cut into wedges
1 tsp Lemon Juice
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add cinnamon and sugar and stir until melted and combined, about 30 seconds.
3. Add apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and tender, about 7-10 minutes
4. Stir in lemon juice and transfer to a clean bowl.

*Nutritional Information includes waffles and syrup, but NOT the apple topping.

Nutrition Facts

Apple Cinnamon Waffles with Bourbon Maple Syrup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 570 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g 20%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Cholesterol 108mg 36%

Sodium 439mg 18%

Potassium 463mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 84g 28%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 32g

Protein 10g 20%

Vitamin A 12.2%

Vitamin C 1.3%

Calcium 23.3%

Iron 15.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Comments

Genevia says
March 10, 2017 at 2:31 am

Woah! that bourbon maple syrup is just fab. I can’t wait to try this recipe. I will post the feedback asap.
g says
March 10, 2017 at 2:30 am

Woah! that bourbon maple syrup is just fab. I can’t wait to try this recipe. I will post the feedback asap.
Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says
October 1, 2016 at 1:42 pm
Well, as I sit here staring at my boring toast, I am suddenly dreaming I could reach my hand into my screen and pull these glorious waffles out! Wow!! I’m so in love with this, Cheyanne. You are my kind of breakfast gal! 😉
Ben Maclain says
September 26, 2016 at 8:06 am

Congrats on a new car, Chey! We definitely need to celebrate this and have a drink or two! Well, by “a drink or two” I might (or might not) have meant this bourbon-maple syrup:) I like the combo of butter, maple, and alcohol (I usually add whiskey) – this perfectly works with pancakes and waffles. And this is definitely the perfect addition to these lovely apple waffles. Well done.
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
September 25, 2016 at 3:20 pm
LOVED the super cute picture of you and your new ride – CONGRATS!! Have many many miles of fun in it, my friend – I know you will! Meantime, you are a mind-reader because I have been dreaming of waffles, and these waffles have out-waffled any others I have seen in a long time – pinning!! And gorgeous pictures, as usual! 🙂
Tessa | Salted Plains says
September 25, 2016 at 11:33 am
Congrats on the new wheels!!! That is so exciting. I feel the same about spending big chunks of money – leaves me extremely indecisive. These waffles have everything I could ever want, Cheyanne!! If I hadn’t just eaten breakfast I would be all over this. Soon! xoxo
Matt @ RoughEats says
September 25, 2016 at 5:29 am
Waffles, apples, cinnamon, maple syrup and bourbon – sounds just about perfect. Also, that is one hell of a waffle stack!
Cathy | whatshouldimakefor.com says
September 24, 2016 at 2:05 pm
congrats on your new ride! so exciting! i do follow you and saw the photo and woohoo! sweet! almost as sweet as these waffles. and everything’s better with bourbon. or is that bacon. who am i kidding? both!! these waffles and THE fall breakfast!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
September 23, 2016 at 4:38 pm
Hey Chey – I SAW you and your new wheels on Facebook!!! Congrats girlie. So happy for you. I like to think of you out tooling around doing your errands, stopping in at the farmer’s market, hoisting a kayak on top for you and boy. (Do you kayak?) Anywho — congratulations. These waffles look delicious, we were just talking that if we are going to apple pick we need to get a move on, the weather can change suddenly around here. It goes from late Indian summer to winter in a hurry. Fall is short, very short. I would love to pick some fresh apples and put them in these waffles with that BOURBON maple syrup. Ooooo—eee!!! I can almost taste them. Perfect fall weekend brunch. Have an awesome weekend my friend. XO
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says
September 23, 2016 at 11:16 am
Congrats on the new car – you deserve it, girl! Love these waffles – perfect for fall – and I love sautéed apples on top – so yummy!
Amanda says
September 23, 2016 at 11:09 am
Congratulations on the new car! I’m pretty tight with my money too. I’ll go back and forth over spending fifty dollars on something for myself.
These waffles are absolutely swoon-worthy. The apples on top are calling to me!
Keri @ Fashionable Foods says
September 23, 2016 at 7:46 am
Congrats on the new ride, Cheyanne! It’s always exciting getting a new car. I’m drooling over these waffles! I’m really starting to embrace fall, but I think I’ll be more in the swing next week when it’s supposed to cool down here. I’m pretty sure a plate of these waffles would get me in the fall spirit any time of the year! 🙂
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
September 23, 2016 at 4:26 am
Congratulations on your new ride. I am drooling ever since I saw them on FB. Girl, these waffles looks like the most delicious autumn breakfasts I have ever seen. Apples, cinnamon, maple is a deadly combo. And your bright and beautiful photos are making me drool. I have a bag of fresh apples, so can’t wait to use them. Have a wonderful weekend, girlfriend. 🙂 Cheers <3 <3 <3
Adina says
September 23, 2016 at 2:41 am
I didn’t have waffles in ages, no idea why I like them so much actually. These look so delicious with those apples and cinnamon. And that is a really nice car!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
September 22, 2016 at 9:56 pm
These waffles are asking me to invite them over for brunch this Sunday. They are coming over along with their friends The Mimosas. Too bad you don’t live closer cos you and Boy could come over too. heeheehee 😉 I saw your new ride and, no matter what you call her, she’s beautiful 🙂
Manali@CookWithManali says
September 22, 2016 at 8:14 pm
nothing says fall more than apple cinnamon! looks absolutely delicious! and congrats on your new ride! 🙂
Kevin | Keviniscooking says
September 22, 2016 at 6:51 pm
Love the new 4Runner! Your face was beaming 🙂
OK, so about these… Scrumpdiliscious! I’m drooling andI just had a late lunch. These bad boys are perfect, well done on the shredded apple inside the batter. I do that with pancakes, too! 🙂 Cheers Chey!