Description
Delightful donut holes filled with spiced apple pie filling and coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Oil for frying
- Additional cinnamon and sugar for coating
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Toss diced apples with a spoonful of sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon, and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Make the Dough: Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and spices in one bowl. In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, and milk together. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Combine Apples: Fold in the prepared apple mixture evenly into the dough.
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches between 350°F to 375°F.
- Form and Fry: Scoop small balls of dough and carefully fry them in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Coat in Sugar: Roll warm donut holes in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
- Serve Warm: Let rest slightly but enjoy warm for the best taste.
Notes
Ensure oil temperature is consistent for perfectly cooked donut holes. Avoid overmixing the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 donut holes
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: donut holes, apple pie, dessert, fried treats, nostalgic baking