Baked Apple Crumb Donuts
Moist, fluffy baked donuts infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, studded with fresh apple and topped with a buttery crumb. Perfect for fall brunches or cozy treats.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup finely diced fresh apple
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease two 6-cavity donut pans with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pancake mix, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg.
- Pour in milk, egg, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Stir gently until combined.
- Fold in diced apples evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag. Pipe into donut cavities, filling 3/4 full.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg with fingers until crumbly.
- Spoon crumb topping over each donut. Bake 12 minutes until golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For easier release, chill donut pans after filling for 10 minutes before baking
Use a piping bag for consistent filling portions
Store leftovers in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days
Use a piping bag for consistent filling portions
Store leftovers in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days