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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
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 donuts

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°

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