Best 5 Baked Apple Doughnuts Recipes

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If you're in the mood for a sweet and comforting treat, these baked apple doughnuts are the perfect choice. Made with fresh apples, warm spices, and a hint of maple syrup, these doughnuts are moist, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. Best of all, they're baked, not fried, so they're a healthier alternative to traditional doughnuts.

This recipe includes three variations: classic, apple cider, and maple bacon. The classic doughnuts are simple and delicious, with a tender crumb and a sweet apple flavor. The apple cider doughnuts have a slightly tangy flavor from the apple cider, and the maple bacon doughnuts are topped with a sweet and savory maple bacon glaze. No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to love these baked apple doughnuts. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUTS



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This recipe yields the classic flavor of baked cider doughnuts. For the most traditional result, a doughnut pan is recommended, but you can also bake these off in a muffin pan.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     breakfast, snack, cakes, pastries, quick breads, dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 doughnuts or muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray
1 3/4 cup/225 grams all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup/225 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), at room temperature
3/4 cup/165 grams light brown sugar
3/4 cup/150 grams granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup/120 milliliters apple cider

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 2 (6-cavity) doughnut pans (or a 12-cup muffin tin) with nonstick spray. In a medium bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream 10 tablespoons/140 grams butter, brown sugar and 1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time and mix until well incorporated after each addition, scraping the bowl as necessary. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until incorporated. With the mixer running, add the apple cider in a slow, steady stream and mix to combine. Scrape the bowl well to make sure the batter is homogeneous.
  • Spoon the batter into prepared doughnut pans, filling them about 2/3 of the way. (You can also do this using a disposable piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a 1/2-inch opening cut from one corner.) Bake until evenly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the thickest portion comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes. Rotate the pans halfway through baking. (If you are making muffins, divide batter evenly between the prepared cups and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, rotating halfway through.)
  • While the doughnuts bake, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a small bowl to combine. In a separate small bowl, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the microwave. Let the doughnuts cool for 5 minutes after baking, then unmold them from the pans, brush with the melted butter and dredge them in the cinnamon sugar while they are still warm. Serve immediately, or let cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 333, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 198 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 1 gram

BAKED APPLE DOUGHNUTS



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These easy and delicious baked apple doughnuts are tender, sweet, and studded with pieces of tart apple. The trick is to coat the dough in lots of cinnamon sugar, and then bake them so they are still soft on the inside and have a wonderful sugar crust on the outside. Enjoy with coffee and a crossword!

Provided by summer

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup vegetable shortening
2 cups diced apples
1 cup milk
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12-cavity mini doughnut pans.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a large bowl; mix together with a fork until combined. Add shortening and mix with the fork until broken up into small clumps.
  • Mix together apples, milk, and eggs in a separate bowl. Add to flour mixture and stir just until blended. Spoon batter into the prepared doughnut pans.
  • Bake doughnuts in the preheated oven until slightly browned on the bottoms, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While doughnuts are cooling, place melted butter for topping in a shallow bowl. Mix together 1 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in another shallow bowl. Dip cooled doughnuts in butter and then in sugar mixture to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 176.6 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

BAKED APPLE SPICE DOUGHNUTS WITH CINNAMON GLAZE



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Add applesauce to Bisquick pancake and waffle mix for our Baked Apple Spice Doughnuts with cinnamon. They're ready to eat in only 25 minutes.

Provided by Bree Hester

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Bisquick™ Complete pancake & waffle mix
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Candy sprinkles, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray mini doughnut pan with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix all doughnut ingredients with spoon until blended. Spoon batter into pan, using about 1 tablespoon for each doughnut.
  • Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Remove doughnuts from pan to cooling rack; cool 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla with whisk until smooth.
  • Dip tops of doughnuts in glaze; top with sprinkles. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BAKED APPLE DOUGHNUTS



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These are unlike any doughnut you've ever eaten. Actually, they're muffins. The center of the apple-cinnamon delight sinks,giving it a doughnut look. I got the recipe from Midwest Living Magazine.

Provided by Tipper

Categories     Breads

Time 33m

Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups finely chopped unpeeled apples
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Set oven on 350 deg F.
  • Grease twenty-four 2-1/2 inch muffin cups well,set aside. In a medium bowl,stir together flour,salt and baking soda,set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat shortening with a electric mixer 30 seconds.
  • Gradually add the 1-1/2 cups sugar,about 1/4 cup at a time,beating on medium speed until well-combined and scraping sides of bowl. Beat 2 minutes more.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time,beating after each addition.
  • Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to shortening mixture,beating on low speed after each addition just until combined.
  • Fold in apples.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups,filling two-thirds full.
  • Bake in the pre-heated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until dark golden brown and wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
  • Doughnuts will dip in middle. Cool in pan on wire rack 15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
  • Carefully remove doughnuts from muffin cups(donuts will be tender). While still warm, roll doughnuts in the sugar mixture. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.8, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 172.9, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 17.8, Protein 1.5

BAKED APPLE DOUGHNUTS FOR ABM



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Make and share this Baked Apple Doughnuts for Abm recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h20m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup milk
1/4 cup wheat germ
3 3/4 cups flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 large grated apple
1 large egg
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ginger
1 tablespoon fast rising yeast
melted butter
cinnamon sugar, for dipping

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except cinnamon sugar and melted butter in the order recommended by your bread machine manufacturer.
  • Start dough cycle.
  • When dough cycle is finished, remove dough from machine.
  • Divide into 14 pieces and shape into donuts (or pat out and use cutters).
  • Place on a baking sheet and let rise 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until browned. and done.
  • Immediately brush each doughnut with butter and dip in cinnamon sugar.
  • To make without a bread machine:.
  • Heat the milk to 110-115 degrees.
  • Pour on top of the brown sugar and yeast, and let it sit for 5-10min.
  • Add oil, egg and apple.
  • Stir flour, salt and spices together and stir into yeast mixture.
  • Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  • Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled.
  • Punch down the dough, and roll it out 1/2 inch thick.
  • Cut into doughnut shapes.
  • Transfer doughnuts to a baking sheet.
  • Wait to cut out the "hole" until you have transferred the doughnut to the baking sheet.
  • Bake as above.

Tips:

- For a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior, make sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before frying. - Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature (350°F) before frying the doughnuts. This will help prevent them from burning or becoming too greasy. - If you don't have a thermometer, you can test the oil by dropping a small piece of dough into it. If the dough sizzles and immediately rises to the surface, the oil is ready. - To prevent the doughnuts from sticking together, place them on a wire rack to cool. - For a sweeter doughnut, sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar while they are still warm.

Conclusion:

These Baked Apple Doughnuts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you enjoy them plain, with cinnamon sugar, or with a glaze, these doughnuts are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these Baked Apple Doughnuts a try!

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