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Crispy Baked Cinnamon Apple Donuts Recipe with Easy Maple Brown Butter Glaze

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These crispy baked cinnamon apple donuts feature a golden, perfectly crispy edge with a tender inside, topped with a rich maple brown butter glaze. A quick and easy treat perfect for cozy fall mornings or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (56 g), melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup buttermilk (180 ml) (can substitute with milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 1 cup peeled and finely chopped apples (about 1 medium apple, Fuji or Gala preferred)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (56 g) for glaze, browned
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup (60 ml)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (for glaze)
  • Pinch of salt (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your donut pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently stir the chopped apples into the wet mixture.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined; batter should be thick but spoonable.
  6. Fill each donut cavity about ¾ full with batter.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and edges are golden and crispy.
  8. Cool donuts in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. To make the glaze, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until browned and nutty (3-4 minutes). Remove from heat.
  10. In a bowl, whisk together browned butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pourable. Add a splash of milk if too thick.
  11. Dip the top of each donut into the glaze or drizzle with a spoon. Let glaze set on a rack for 10 minutes.
  12. Serve warm and enjoy. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Notes

Pat apples dry if they release too much juice to avoid soggy donuts. Do not overmix batter to keep donuts tender. Brown butter carefully to avoid burning. Use silicone donut pans for easy release and cleanup. Store donuts in airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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Keywords: baked donuts, cinnamon apple donuts, maple brown butter glaze, fall recipes, easy donuts, brunch, crispy donuts

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