Description
Apple ‘Donuts’ are a delightful twist on a classic treat, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy brunches. These easy-to-make snacks feature tender apple slices coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture and drizzled with caramel. They evoke nostalgia and warmth, making them an irresistible addition to any dessert table. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh from the oven or serving them at a family gathering, these Apple ‘donuts’ will impress and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, sliced into 1/2 inch rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp freshly ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan with non-stick spray.
- Peel and core the apples, slicing them into rings about 1/2 inch thick.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and brown sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with eggs until smooth. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring gently until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the greased donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and springy to touch.
- Allow to cool slightly before tossing in cinnamon sugar or drizzling with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg