Apple Crumb Donuts
Tender baked donuts made with applesauce and warm spices and topped with a buttery crumb and a dusting of confectioners sugar. Perfect with a cup of coffee...
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 donuts
- 1/2 cup of applesauce
- 1/4 cup of a neutral oil
- 3/4 cup of your favorite milk
- 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 2 cups of all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Crumb Topping
- 1/2 cup of all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons of butter, melted
Prepare the crumb topping...
In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup of all purpose flour with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
Add 2 tablespoons of melted butter and mix until fully incorporated and large crumbs form
Place the crumb topping in the freezer while you prepare the batter
Prepare the batter...
In a large bowl, whisk 1/2 cup of applesauce with 1/4 cup of olive oil, 3/4 cup of milk and 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
Add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of brown sugar and whisk until fully incorporated
Add 2 cups of all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of cloves and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and mix until just combined
Fill the cavities in a greased doughnut pan half way and top with the chilled crumb topping
Bake the donuts...
Bake in a 400° oven for 10-12 minutes or until the doughnuts feel springy and a toothpick comes out clean
Dust slightly cooled donuts with confectioners sugar
Enjoy warm or store cooled leftovers in an airtight container for 1-2 days at room temperature