Baked Apple Donuts Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Apple Donuts

• 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely grated
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• Nutmeg
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shortening
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
• 1/4 cup melted butter

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!