I wish you could understand just how long I’ve been dreaming of making these doughnuts. Ever since I made my Baked Lemon Blueberry Doughnuts I’ve been dreaming up other flavors! But I waited until fall, because I also had about 1,839 kinds of ice cream I wanted to make. Finally, I can share this incredible recipe. You know how you feel when you bite into something and you’re not sure if you’ve ever had a more wonderful bite in your life? That was me during every single bite of these doughnuts. Soft, fluffy doughnuts loaded with pieces of juicy apple, topped with crunchy brown sugar streusel, and a super sweet maple glaze? It doesn’t get better than that. If you love everything apple crisp, you should check out these Maple-Glazed Apple Crisp Cookies, Maple Glazed Apple Crisp Cinnamon Buns, Apple Crisp Cheesecakes and Apple Crisp Blondies too!
Ingredients Needed:
Granulated Sugar: doughnuts without sugar? I don’t think so! Unsalted Butter and Oil: a combination of oil and melted butter gives the doughnuts so much buttery flavor and a perfectly moist texture. Use canola or vegetable oil for the most neutral flavor. Eggs: helps the doughnuts hold their shape. Vanilla Extract: adds flavor depth. Buttermilk: the acidity in buttermilk makes the doughnuts extra soft and tender. Baking Powder and Baking Soda: keeps the doughnuts light and fluffy. Cinnamon: adds a touch of sweet spice to the doughnuts. Salt: cuts the sweetness. All-Purpose Flour: gives the doughnuts their structure. Apple: any apple will work, but I love a firm, tart apple like Granny Smith, Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp. Streusel Topping: our simple streusel topping is made with oats, cold butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Glaze: we’re finishing the donuts off with a simple glaze made up of melted butter, maple syrup, and icing sugar.
How to Make Apple Crisp Donuts
These delicious baked donuts are ready in a total of 33 minutes!
Tips and Notes
Peel the apple first. The peel can become chewy when cooked in the doughnuts. I recommend removing it. The batter will be thick! So don’t worry. If it seems too thick, you’re probably doing it right. Grease the pan with butter or non-stick spray to prevent the doughnuts from sticking. No piping bag? Spoon the batter into a freezer bag and cut the corner off to create a makeshift one. The opening should be about 1/2-3/4-inches wide. Check for doneness. How long the doughnuts take will depend on how full your pan is. To check, insert a toothpick into one of the doughnuts. If it comes out clean, they’re good to go. If the glaze is too thick, add small drops of milk until it’s thinned out enough to be drizzled over the doughnuts.
More apple recipes you’ll love!
Apple Crisp Pancakes
Apple Spice Cake
Praline-Glazed Apple Bundt Cake
Cinnamon Apple Muffins Recipe
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