Description
Warm, spiced baked apple donuts bring autumn’s essence right to your kitchen, celebrating seasonal flavors with homemade comfort. Crisp apples and fragrant cinnamon create a delightful treat perfect for morning coffee or afternoon snacking.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium apples (peeled and grated)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Leavening and Spices:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously mix sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and applesauce until smooth and well-integrated.
- Fold the grated apples into the wet mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity approximately 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze for added sweetness before serving.
Notes
- Use overripe or slightly bruised apples for more intense apple flavor and natural sweetness.
- Swap out vegetable oil with unsweetened applesauce or Greek yogurt for a healthier, lower-fat version.
- For gluten-free options, replace all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to maintain texture.
- Enhance the spice profile by adding a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom for a more complex, warm flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg