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Baked Apple Pie Donuts with Cinnamon Glaze

A stack of four golden baked apple pie donuts generously topped with a dripping vanilla glaze.
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Make these fluffy, baked apple pie donuts at home. They combine the taste of classic apple pie with a simple cinnamon glaze for a satisfying breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely diced fresh apple (peeled or unpeeled)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons milk or apple cider (for glaze)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup donut pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Beat in the egg until smooth.
  4. Stir in the 1/2 cup milk and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the diced fresh apple pieces.
  7. Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the donuts cool, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk or apple cider, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon until smooth. Add more liquid, one teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  11. Dip the top of each cooled donut into the cinnamon apple pie donut glaze. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For a stronger apple flavor, use apple cider instead of milk in the donut batter.
  • If you want a softer texture, use fresh, finely diced Granny Smith apples.
  • You can dust the warm donuts with extra cinnamon sugar before glazing for added flavor.

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