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Easy Baked Apple Crumb Donuts

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These easy baked apple crumb donuts are soft, spiced, and topped with a buttery crumb topping. Baked instead of fried, they are a quick and cozy fall treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 donuts
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pancake mix
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup milk (1%)
  • ½ cup flour (for crumb topping)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (for crumb topping)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (for crumb topping)
  • ¼ cup cold butter, cubed (for crumb topping)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (optional glaze)
  • 1–2 teaspoons milk (optional glaze)
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine pancake mix, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and milk until smooth.
  3. Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
  4. For the crumb topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over each donut.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. If desired, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make a glaze, and drizzle over cooled donuts.

Notes

  • Add ½ cup finely chopped apples to the batter for more apple flavor.
  • Swap nutmeg for allspice or cloves for different spice variations.
  • Use almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for 5 days.
  • Reheat in microwave for 10–15 seconds or in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes.
  • Can be frozen (unglazed) for up to 2 months.
  • Can be made in a muffin tin instead of a donut pan.

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