#appledonuts

These baked apple donuts are a delightful treat with the perfect blend of apple flavor, warm spices, and a decadent caramel walnut topping. They are easy to make and sure to be a hit with your friends and family!

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 2 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg. 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce. 1/4 cup milk. 1/4 cup vegetable oil. 1 large egg. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1 cup diced apples peeled and cored. 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. 1/4 cup caramel sauce store-bought or homemade.

Instructions: Grease a donut pan and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 175 degrees Celsius. Mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a big bowl. Applesauce, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract should all be combined in a separate bowl. Mixing until just combined, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Add the diced apples and fold. About two thirds of the way up, fill each donut cavity in the pan with batter. A toothpick inserted into a donut should come out clean after baking for 12 to 15 minutes. After a few minutes, let the donuts cool in the pan before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling. Toast the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned while the donuts are cooling. After the donuts have cooled, drizzle them with caramel sauce and top with toasted walnuts. Your baked apple donuts with caramel walnut topping are ready to be served and enjoyed!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

The flavors of apple and cinnamon come together in these delicious bite-sized fried donuts called Cinnamon Sugar Apple Donut Holes. They're a great option for dessert or as a snack.

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1 1/2 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. 1/4 tsp salt. 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce. 1/4 cup milk. 1 egg. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. 2 cups vegetable oil for frying. 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating. 1 tsp ground cinnamon for coating. 1 apple, finely diced for filling.

Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Fold in the finely diced apple. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350F 175C for frying. Using a small scoop or spoon, carefully drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the donut holes from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. In a shallow bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon for coating. While the donut holes are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated. Serve the Cinnamon Sugar Apple Donut Holes warm and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes