Description
Apple Spice Donuts with Brown Sugar Topping are a cozy autumn delight that fills your kitchen with the warm aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg. Each fluffy donut is studded with tart apples and finished with a sweet brown sugar topping, making them perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven alongside your favorite coffee, and let their comforting flavors wrap you in a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup finely chopped tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth. Gently fold in chopped apples.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Spoon batter into prepared pan about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before brushing with melted butter and sprinkling with brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg