Bring These Apple Butter Donuts to Your Next Gathering and Become Everyone’s Favorite

There’s something about apple butter that just tastes like fall. Each jar is rich, spiced, and packed with concentrated apple flavor, making it a natural choice for adding an autumn twist to these homemade donuts. This is the kind of cozy weekend project that will have your kitchen smelling like the season in no time.

Apple butter is the secret to giving these donuts their signature fall flavor. More concentrated (and with less water) than applesauce, it contains seasonal spices, resulting in a richer apple taste. The moisture this seasonal spread adds to the batter makes for a tender homemade treat that tastes a little more decadent.

Equally suited to a quiet autumn morning as a special occasion, these treats are always a hit. Pair them with coffee at Thanksgiving breakfast, feature them at a weekend brunch, or bring a batch to your next tailgate party. For an extra festive touch, arrange them on a platter and accent them with some pretty fall florals.

Ready to give these fall favorites a try? A few simple tips will help you get the best texture and flavor from your batch. Be careful not to overmix the batter, which can leave you with dense donuts. Aim for a thick glaze that coats each one without running off the sides. For the best seasonal flavor, make your own apple butter or pick up a jar from a local farmers’ market. It’s a delicious way to bring a little local flair to your fall baking.

Some of the best fall memories are made in the kitchen. Make these apple butter donuts with family or friends for a fun day of baking, and don’t be surprised when they become a seasonal favorite everyone begs you to make again.

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Baked Apple Butter Donut Recipe

These apple butter donuts are packed with cozy fall flavor, thanks to rich apple butter and warm spices.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Assembly 20 minutes mins

Cuisine American/Southern, Seasonal

Servings 18

Ingredients

  

Donut Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 2 tsp Baking Powder
• 2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 cup Apple Butter
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 14 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Melted
• 6 large Eggs
• 2 Tbsp Honey
• 1 cup Sugar

Cinnamon Glaze Ingredients

• 32 oz Powdered Sugar
• 1 Tbsp Cinnamon
• 1 cup water

Topping Ingredients

• 8 oz Walnuts toasted

Instructions

 

Baked Donut Method

• Preheat oven to 350F and prepare the donut pans with nonstick baking spray.
• Sift all of the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and cinnamon) into a mixing bowl. Set aside.
• In a separate mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients (apple butter, melted butter, vanilla, eggs, honey, and sugar) with a whisk.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients. Mix gently until the batter is completely combined.
• Using an ice cream scoop, fill each cavity in the donut pan and level off the batter with an offset spatula.
• Bake at 350F for approximately 10 minutes.
• Set aside on a baking rack to cool while preparing the glaze and topping.

Toasted Walnut Preparation

• Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Roughly chop 8 oz of walnuts and spread evenly on the pan.
• Bake for about 5-8 minutes until fragrant.
• Set aside while preparing the glaze

Cinnamon Glaze Instructions

• Fill a medium saucepan with water for a double boiler.
• Bring the water to a boil and then immediately turn down to a simmer.
• Place a metal bowl over the saucepan.
• Add the powdered sugar, cinnamon and water to the bowl and whisk the mixture constantly.
• Once the mixture has thickened, remove the bowl from the heat source.

Donut Assembly

• Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and place a glazing rack on top.
• Individually dip each donut in the glaze and place it on the rack.
• Sprinkle each donut generously with toasted walnuts before the glaze sets.
• Repeat and enjoy!

Keyword Apple dessert, breakfast, Donut, Fall dessert

Enjoy!

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