Baked Apple Donuts Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of homemade Baked Apple Donuts! This recipe from cooks.com offers a delightful twist on a classic treat. These tender, cinnamon-sugar coated donuts are baked, not fried, making them a healthier and equally delicious alternative. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon snack.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 212.3 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Baked Apple Donuts

  • 1 medium grated apple
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • nutmeg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • mixture of 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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How to Make Baked Apple Donuts

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. Cut in 1 cup of shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 1 cup milk, and 1 medium grated apple.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients all at once and mix quickly until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fill the greased muffin cups about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the donuts cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before carefully removing them.
  9. While still slightly warm, roll each donut in 1/4 cup melted butter, then toss in a mixture of 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  10. Let cool completely before serving and enjoy your delicious baked apple donuts!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

12g

Carbs

9g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baked Apple Donuts?

Baked Apple Donuts takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baked Apple Donuts?

Baked Apple Donuts has approximately 212.3 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baked Apple Donuts?

The key ingredients for Baked Apple Donuts are Apple, Flour, Sugar, Salt, Egg, Nutmeg. See the full list with measurements above.

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