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Close-up of a fluffy, glazed Apple Donuts with a bite removed, showing the soft interior texture.

Simple Apple Donuts


  • Author: faironplay.com
  • Total Time: 27 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A recipe for baked apple donuts using fresh apples.


Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely chopped apple (peeled)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a standard donut pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped apple.
  6. Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth.
  10. Dip the top of each cooled donut into the glaze and return to the wire rack to set.

Notes

  • Use a firm apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
  • You can substitute apple cider for the milk in the batter for a stronger apple flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 12 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: apple donuts, baked donuts, cinnamon donuts, apple dessert, breakfast pastry