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Cinnamon Sugar Baked Apple Donuts Recipe

Apple Donuts, a year-round favorite, is especially popular as the temperatures cool and summer gives way to fall. With a soft, pillowy inside and a sweet, crunchy outside, these delicious Cinnamon Sugar Baked Apple Donuts are made with applesauce and pair perfectly with your morning cup of coffee or fresh out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time29 minutes
Servings: 18 donuts
Calories: 251kcal

Ingredients

For the Apple Doughnuts

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon. Set aside these dry ingredients.
  • In a separate, larger bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, granulated sugar, buttermilk, nutmeg, and applesauce. Mix until just combined.
  • Stir in the grated apples, then stir in the dry ingredients from step 2, and transfer the batter to a large ziplock bag. Squeeze out all of the air and snip one corner, creating a small hole. Spray the donut hole pan with a light layer of non-stick cooking spray.
  • Squeeze batter into the cavities of the donut hole pan and transfer to the oven to bake for 12-14 minutes.
  • As the donuts are baking, combine the sugar with the ground cinnamon and melt approximately 4 tablespoons of butter in a small dish.
  • When the donuts have finished baking, remove them from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool for 5-10 minutes. Brush with the melted butter and coat in the cinnamon sugar topping. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store any leftover donuts in a zip-lock bag or container with a tight-fitting lid. Best when enjoyed within 24 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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