Baked Apple Donuts
Delicious baked apple donuts infused with tender apples, warm cinnamon, and a dash of nostalgia, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup applesauce or apple butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped apples (optional)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Combine the applesauce (or apple butter), egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
- Fill each donut cup about ¾ full with the batter.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the donuts in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Coat each donut in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while warm.
Notes
These donuts can be customized with various toppings, and you can also freeze them for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: donuts, baked, apple, fall recipe, dessert