Description
Apple Spice Donuts with Brown Sugar Topping are the perfect fall treat, combining warm apple flavors with cozy spices. These baked donuts are fluffy and topped with a rich brown sugar glaze that makes them irresistible. Easy to prepare, they’re ideal for breakfast or as a comforting snack. Savor the delightful taste of autumn in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup diced apples
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, milk, applesauce, and egg until smooth.
- Fold in diced apples into the wet mixture.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each donut mold two-thirds full and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix brown sugar with melted butter for topping while donuts bake.
- Cool briefly before dipping in the brown sugar topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg