Easy Baked Apple Crumb Donuts – Soft, Spiced & Irresistible

There’s something magical about the flavors of apples, cinnamon, and buttery crumbs baked into a warm donut. These Easy Baked Apple Crumb Donuts are soft, moist, and bursting with cozy fall flavors. Unlike fried donuts, they’re baked — which makes them lighter but just as satisfying. The crumb topping adds a sweet crunch that makes them feel extra special, almost like a cross between apple pie and a donut.

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a fall dessert, these donuts pair beautifully with a hot cup of coffee or apple cider.

🍎 Easy Baked Apple Crumb Donuts Recipe

Ingredients

For the Donuts:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 large egg

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ⅓ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup applesauce (unsweetened)

• ¼ cup vegetable oil

• ½ cup milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup finely chopped apple (peeled, tart variety like Granny Smith)

For the Crumb Topping:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Optional Glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tsp milk

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   • Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.

2. Make the Donut Batter

   • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

   • In another bowl, whisk egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

   • Stir wet and dry ingredients together until just combined. Fold in chopped apples.

3. Make the Crumb Topping

   • Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.

4. Assemble & Bake

   • Spoon batter into donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.

   • Sprinkle crumb topping generously over each donut.

   • Bake 12–15 minutes, until donuts are set and lightly golden.

5. Glaze (Optional)

   • Whisk powdered sugar with milk. Drizzle over cooled donuts.