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Baked Apple Doughnut Balls

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 150
Delight in these baked apple doughnut balls, infused with cinnamon and topped with a cinnamon sugar coating for a perfect treat.

Ingredients

Liquid

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 2 whole whole cloves

Dry ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons apple sauce, naturally sweetened - no sugar
  • 1 apple peeled and finely chopped apple

Additional

  • 250 ml cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Simmer apple cider with cloves for 15-20 minutes until reduced to ½ cup, then refrigerate.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C and prepare a mini cupcake or doughnut pan with non-stick spray.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; whisk wet ingredients in another, then combine.
  • Fill the pan with batter, add chopped apple, and bake for 8-11 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Dip doughnut balls in melted butter, then coat with cinnamon sugar. Serve with whipped cream.

Notes

For best results, ensure apple cider is well reduced for a concentrated flavor.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple