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Baked Apple Donuts with Glaze

Baked Apple Donuts with Glaze: A Cozy Fall Treat

Indulge in Baked Apple Donuts with Glaze, a healthier fall treat packed with warm spices and natural sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 cup Sugar brown sugar can be used
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg freshly grated is best
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk with lemon juice/vinegar
  • 2 Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Chopped Apples Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or almond extract

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then gently fold in the chopped apples.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity three-quarters full. Bake for 12–15 minutes.
  6. Allow the donuts to cool for a few minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth, adjusting milk for desired thickness.
  8. Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze and set on a wire rack to firm up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow donuts to cool slightly before glazing to prevent melting. Use 1:1 gluten-free flour for gluten-free options.

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