Caramel Apple Crunch Donuts
Indulge in the perfect combination of apple pie and donuts with these mouthwatering caramel apple crunch treats. These donuts are filled with apple pie filling, topped with a creamy caramel glaze, and finished off with a crunchy cinnamon streusel. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apples (peeled and cored)For the Apple Pie Filling:
- 2 cups diced apples (peeled and cored)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juiceFor the Caramel Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauceFor the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.
- 2.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- 3.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until lightly beaten. Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- 4.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5.
Gently fold in the diced apples.
- 6.
Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a large ziplock bag with a corner snipped off.
- 7.
Pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity 2/3 full.
- 8.
Prepare the apple pie filling by combining the diced apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the apples are tender and the mixture thickens. Allow the filling to cool.
- 9.
Pipe a small amount of apple pie filling onto the center of each donut, on top of the batter.
- 10.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until the donuts are lightly golden and spring back when touched.
- 11.
While the donuts cool, prepare the caramel glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and caramel sauce until smooth.
- 12.
Dip the top of each donut into the caramel glaze, allowing excess glaze to drip off.
- 13.
For the cinnamon streusel topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until crumbs form. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the caramel-glazed donuts.
- 14.
Serve the donuts immediately and enjoy!
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