Cinnamon Apple Baked Donuts
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Cinnamon Apple Baked Donuts
Description
These baked donuts combine common baking ingredients like flour, sugar, baking powder, and warming spices—cinnamon and nutmeg—with milk, eggs, melted butter, and grated apples that add moisture and fresh fruit flavor. The dough is gently folded to avoid overmixing, preserving tenderness. The batter is piped or spooned into mini donut pans and baked until lightly golden and set.
After baking, each donut is coated in melted butter and rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, adding a sweet, slightly crunchy coating contrasting the soft interior. The donuts’ apple component keeps them moist. They can be served fresh for a crisp coating effect or later with a softer topping.
Using tart varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples enhances brightness and flavor without excess mushiness. Adjustments in sugar content can be made if a sweeter dough is preferred. The recipe supports baking in regular donut pans with similar results.
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¾ cup milk whole
- 2 egg large
- 2 TB butter melted, regular
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 small apple peeled, grated, and squeezed dry
For Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
- 4 TB butter melted
- ½ c sugar
- 1-2 tsp cinnamon depending on how much cinnamon flavor you like
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and set rack on middle or lower middle position. Grease mini donut pans and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, 2 TB melted butter, vanilla extract, and grated apple - we use the largest holes of the box grater. Then squeeze out as much juice as you can. (Save juice for drinking - yum!)
- Use rubber spatula to fold wet ingredients with dry ingredients, gently folding just until combined; do not over-mix or it won't be as tender. Spoon or pipe batter into greased mini donut pans until batter is level with the top of pan. Use damp fingers to gently smooth out the tops.
- Bake about 8-9 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool in pan slightly, just until they are able to be easily removed. Set donuts on wire rack while you make the cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Whisk together the sugar with desired amount of cinnamon in a small bowl - this can be done days ahead of time. Melt butter in another small bowl. When ready to eat, dip donuts in melted butter and roll generously in cinnamon sugar. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples are best for baking; they give bright flavor without becoming mushy.
- Apple juice squeezed from the grated apples can be saved for drinking.
- Coat donuts in butter and cinnamon sugar just before serving to retain a slightly crisp surface.
- Batter has mild sweetness because the cinnamon-sugar coating provides most of the sweetness; adjust sugar if desired.
- Recipe works for regular donut pans as well; baking time will be similar or shorter.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 35Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 81 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 81kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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