Baked Apple Doughnuts

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two mini doughnut pans thoroughly. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon until well combined. Cut in the vegetable shortening using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, combine the diced apples, milk, and beaten eggs. Gently fold this mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pans, filling each cavity about two-thirds full. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the doughnuts are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 10-12 minutes. (12 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove from the oven and let the doughnuts cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins While the doughnuts are cooling, prepare the cinnamon-sugar coating. In a shallow bowl, place the melted butter. In another shallow bowl, combine the 1 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Once the doughnuts are cooled, dip each doughnut into the melted butter, allowing any excess to drip off. Then, dredge the doughnut in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of these baked apple doughnuts! (2 minutes)