These “doughnuts” are a snap to make, and they’re filled with a surprise healthy ingredient: apple slices! Try them for a family breakfast, breakfast for dinner night, or a wholesome dessert.
Recipe courtesy of: The Family Dinner Project
Easy Apple “Doughnuts”
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- Prep Time
- Minutes
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- Cook Time
- Minutes
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- Yield
- 14-16 "doughnuts"
- Difficulty Level Easy
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and cut crosswise into rings (about 1/4 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup all purpose or whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 6 tablespoons apple cider
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Topping:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg.
- Add the egg and vanilla and mix.
- Add the apple cider and whisk slowly until a smooth batter forms.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dip the apple slices into the batter to coat them. Let excess batter drip off.
- When the butter in the skillet starts to bubble, add the apple slices in a single layer. You may have to work in batches.
- Let the apple slices cook for about 2 minutes on the first side, just until golden brown and set. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the second side, until golden brown.
- Remove the apple “doughnuts” from the pan and set on paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the cinnamon and granulated sugar. Toss the apple “doughnuts” in the cinnamon sugar and serve.
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