Baked Cinnamon Apple Fritter Donuts

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We went back home yesterday to find a nice surprise of early apples from grandpa’s garden!

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I couldn’t wait to bake a delicious treat with them! Early apples are best for baking because they hold their shape and they’re tart!

Ingredients:
2 cups of chopped apples (no need to peel the peel is where the nutrients and fiber are)
1 cup of whole wheat pastry flour
One and a half cups of AP flour
1/3 cup of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of salt
2 teaspoons of baking soda
Two eggs or half a cup egg substitute
1/2 cup of dried powdered nonfat milk
1 cup of water
Cinnamon and sugar to taste
Yields: 15 if using Wilton Donut Pan

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Place all dry ingredients in large bowl whisk until combined.

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2. Place water and eggs in small bowl and mix with fork until smooth.

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3. Add wet mixture to dry and mix with large spoon until incorporated.

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3. Once mixed well as picture below

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4. Fold in chopped apples

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5. Fold until evenly distributed

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6. Spray baking donut pan with cooking spray.

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7. Pipe with large round tip the dough around the ring of the pan to make batter evenly distributed.

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8. Bake on 350 degrees for 8 to 9 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean

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9. Let donuts cool for 1 minute in pan and remove to wire rack. Spray donuts with cooking spray on side where pan was and dip in cinnamon and sugar blend.

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Enjoy