These Waffle Iron Caramel Apple Pies are full of apples and caramel in a flakey pie crust! Best of all it's done in less than 10 minutes!
Fall cooking is about to be in full swing, and this recipe for Waffle Iron Caramel Apple Pies is the best creation since sliced bread. With only a handful of ingredients and taking only a few minutes to make, you are going to LOVE this fall treat!
Fall cooking is such a treat, and it can be sweet like these delicious Caramel Apple Dumplings or savory like this One Pot Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta! There is always a great recipe waiting to be tried, and these Caramel Apple Pies made with a waffle iron are no exception!
By using a Waffle Iron, apple pie is available all the time! In about 10 minutes from start to finish, this delicious fall treat is ready to eat! We use pre-made pie crust which is a great shortcut, but of course you are welcome to use your favorite pie crust recipe and make it homemade as well.
I like to call this a lazy-baker recipe because I use canned apple pie filling, pre-made pie crust, and jar of caramel sauce (although I like my homemade caramel as well)…it works PERFECTLY. The only thing you actually have to ‘make’ is the glaze, which is just powdered sugar and milk mixed together!
How to make Waffle Iron Caramel Apple Pies:
**scroll all the way down for a directional video and full ingredient list/directions**
- Take the pre-made pie crust, roll it out, and cut it into circles (use a small bowl or a cup), then add a little pie filling to the middle, and pinch/fork the edges closed.
- Place into a greased waffle iron and cook it for about 5 minutes.
- Now, my iron was telling me it was done, but it wasn’t, so you might have to open it a few times to check to see if it’s done, but you want to make sure the dough is cooked. This took about 5 minutes.
- Then, whip up the glaze and drizzle over the top. Drizzle the caramel on top, too!
These are the perfect cute desserts for fall. You can easily made several of these and serve them at a party or for dessert! I was able to make 2 apple pies from each sheet of pie crust (most boxes have 2 sheets, so you should be able to make 4 with one box), but it also depends on the size of the bowl you use to cut your circles.
If you like fall recipes as much as I do, you might want to check these out:
- Caramel Apple Poke Cake is packed with apples and then smothered in whipped cream and caramel. It’s the easiest most delicious fall cake!
- Apple Raisin Cinnamon Rolls are filled with tart apples and sweet raisins, combining the delicious flavors in the perfect breakfast treat.
- Caramel Apple Monkey Bread is loaded with caramel, apples, and delicious brown sugar; Serve it up for breakfast or dessert!
- Apple Grilled Cheese is perfect for fall! Smokey gouda cheese melted between tart granny smith apples is savory and delicious!
These Waffle Iron Caramel Apple Pies are full of apples and caramel in a flakey pie crust! Best of all it's done in less than 10 minutes!
- 2 premade pie crusts should be 2 in one box, unrolled
- 1 small can apple pie filling you need about ½ cup total
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon milk + additional if needed
- 4 teaspoon caramel sauce
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Heat a belgian waffle iron, set aside.
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Using a small bowl (about 4 inches across the top), cut out 4 circles from each crust (8 total) Place about 2 TBS apple filling in the center of 4 circles. Place remaining dough circles over the top of the apple filling. Using your fingers, pinch the outside close, then use a fork to really secure the outside shut (you don't want a waffle iron full of apple filling!).
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One at a time, cook each pie in the waffle iron. Check for done-ness - the dough needs to be cooked (it took me about 5 minutes per pie). Remove from iron and repeat with remaining pies.
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In a small bowl mix the powdered sugar and milk until completely combined. Add more milk if you need to thin the glaze, but careful not to add too much as you want it a little thick.
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Serve each pie with glaze and caramel drizzled over the tops. Serve warm!
Recipe Video
First published in September 2018, Updated August 2022.
TheChunkyChef says
I don't use my waffle iron nearly enough... gonna have to bust it out and try these!!!
Dorothy Reinhold says
I LOVE this!! I think I have all of these things in my pantry. Yay!
Jen says
I'm pulling out my waffle iron and making these! They look so good!
sam says
Hey Allyson ...! this is one of my favorite recipe and your waffle iron caramel apple pies looks so yummy and delicious. i will tried to make it, Thank so much for fabulous recipe....!
Allyson says
Hi Sam - I hope you like it as much as I do!
kudoskookies3 says
I pinned these earlier today! I'm totally craving caramel apple waffle pies now!
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
I love this idea! I will be using it for sure!
Sabrina says
This sounds like a perfectly sticky, caramely, delicious dessert! Can't wait to bust out the waffle iron and try it!
Meghan says
OMGGGGGG you just made apple pie wayyyyy too easy 😉 These are gonna be a new fav in my house!
Anna says
This is such a fun idea! Great for kiddos parties this fall!
Jamielyn says
Great idea! Looks so delicious!
Charity says
This is a fun idea! I have two waffle makers I rarely use because I'm not a morning person lol! But I am a dessert person!
Jessica says
Okay this is amazing! Thank you so much!
Krissy Allori says
Um yes please! What a creative way to use my waffle iron!
Erin Dee says
What a creative and delicious idea! These are a great fall dessert!
Dee says
These look so tasty! I'll have to try these!
Catalina says
Yum! Can I have these pies for breakfast tomorrow? Look so so inviting!
Allyson says
Anything that resembles a waffle is fair game for breakfast in my book!
Kimberly says
What a clever idea, those look so fun and tasty!
Krista says
What a great idea! I love the flavor of these!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
What a great way to start the day! These are mouth watering!
Kristyn says
LOVE these!! I won't want to make regular pies again! These are super easy to make & taste amazing!! They are gooey & delicious!!
Julia Lutsenko says
These are such show stoppers for breakfast! We had company over, they were RAVING about them all weekend! Thanks for the recipe!
Erik says
Wow never knew you could use a waffle iron like this!
Amanda says
We just got a waffle iron and you better believe this will be the first thing I make!
Erin says
Amazingly delicious! You had me on this!
Natasha says
What a great recipe and way easier to make than the regular apple pie! We absolutely love this recipe! It’s been my go-to ever since I discovered it.
Juliane says
This is really good! I am in love with this!
Sandra says
Made these and the kids loved it! It was really good! Perfect with coffee too!
Catalina says
What a great idea to have one for breakfast! It's so rich and delicious!