Spiced Apple Glazed Donuts

A Deliciously Autumnal Treat 🍎🍩

Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these homemade Spiced Apple Glazed Donuts! Packed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and the sweetness of apples, these donuts are a perfect treat for any occasion. Enjoy them fresh from the oven with a cup of coffee or tea.

For the donuts:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg   1. biglifez.com biglifez.com
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves   1. baketomake.wordpress.com baketomake.wordpress.com
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 apple, grated

For the apple filling:

• 1/2 cup apple butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

For the glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Prepare the donuts: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, oil, egg, and vanilla. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients just until combined. Gently fold in grated apple.

Prepare the donut pan: Grease a donut pan. Fill each donut mold about 2/3 full with batter.

Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Make the apple filling: In a small saucepan, combine apple butter, brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Let cool completely.

Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

Assemble: Cut donuts in half horizontally. Fill with apple filling. Drizzle with glaze.

Enjoy your homemade Spiced Apple Glazed Donuts! 🍩

Tip: For a vegan version, use a flax egg and dairy-free milk and yogurt. 🌱