These little mini apple donut muffins were a huge hit at our house last weekend. Anything resembling a donut, or a donut hole, or covered in cinnamon and sugar is a winner in my boys’ book. They gobbled them up in minutes. And I totally helped.
It’s a good thing they are miniature. We’ll say four or five is equivalent to one normal muffin. Because I ate at least that many…
The batter for these is really simple and loaded with shredded raw apple. When it’s shredded it’s so fine you hardly get the texture of the apple, just the flavor. If you want bigger chunks of apple, chop the apple instead of shred it:)
Hot out of the oven, you dip these babies in butter, then roll ’em in a cinnamon-sugar mixture. We’re talking melt-in-your-mouth goo-oood.
If these don’t get you excited for fall I don’t know what can 🙂
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup raw, grated apple
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- Cinnamon-sugar mixture for coating (1/4 cup sugar + 1 tbsp cinnamon)
- Mix dry ingredients together. Cut in butter. Whisk the egg, milk, and grated apple together. Mix wet ingredients with the dry ingredients. Pour into a lightly greased mini muffin pan and bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes until just slightly golden.
- Dip in melted butter then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
- source : Feeding Our Flock Church Cookbook
Donut muffins are so satisfying. Loving the looks of this!
Thanks Katrina!
These.look.incredible. and perfect for the fall! With some apple cider!? Yes please!
What kind of apples did you use?
I just used a gala!
Delicioso, tiene muy buena pinta
Do you have the nutritional value for these?
Sorry, I don’t usually include nutritional info!
These look so yummy! Just curious… how many mini muffins does this recipe make? Thanks for sharing! 🙂
about 2 dozen
l made 36 in my mini pans, must be smaller pans!
Can I make they into standard size muffins? If so how long to bake?
you should be able to! probably 25-30 minutes for larger muffins!
You use ordinary plain flour or self raising flour ?
regular flour!
are you sure 1/4 cup of milk is correct?
Yep!
There doesn’t seem to be enough liquid for that amount of dry ingredient.
I have the same question. 1/4 c milk?
Been holding about 10 lbs. Of apples here waiting for the perfect recipe. I think ive found it. Great to share at after church coffee hour also. Makes a bunch, thanks 🙂
Hi! what an amazing looking recipe! I’m about to try it NOW!! … I have a quick question… what does “cut in butter” mean? sorry… I’m new to baking! 🙂
Thank you so much!!
Ana:)
Hi! Cut the butter into small cubes and then kind of mash it into the flour…it will be clumpy at first but keep working it in.
You’re the BEST! Thank you so much!!! 🙂
Made them this morning. It makes 24 mini muffins. About 1/2 cup butter was needed to coat the muffins. Also, give them a few minutes to cool before dipping in butter and rolling in the cinnamon sugar mixture or they’ll fall apart. If I make them again, I’ll add cinnamon to the dough as well as rolling them in the mixture. I might add a bit more milk, too, as they were a little dry even with chopped apple.
I dont have nutmegs, what can i replace?
I’d do a little cinnamon and cloves!
Hi there. These look amazing. A few questions for ya. What kind of sugar do you use in this recipe? Granulated or caster? And I pretty much guess you can omit the apples for other fresh fruit but can you replace the fruit with just jam? Looking forward to trying these here in the Uk 🙂
Yes granulated sugar! And I think you’d be fine using a jam:)
I just tried these, mine were not nearly as pretty and smooth as your but holy cow are they amazing!!
All that matters is taste, right?!
I love these! They taste delicious and have the same consistency as doughnuts. Really lovely. 🙂
Thanks Erin!
I made these this morning and mine seemed a little more like a biscuit than a muffin or donut. Any suggestions on how to make them a little lighter? My dough was really dry. They were still yummy.
You could try using less flour or adding just a little more milk. And maybe don’t bake as long. Over-baking can create a dry muffins as well!
They were great! Would not change a thing!
So glad you liked them!!!
Just made these and they’re amazing!!! My whole family loves them and I don’t think they’ll last till tomorrow night! Thanks!!
So glad you liked them!! Thanks for stopping by!
can I prepare the batter the night before then bake them off before breakfast the next day?
Hi.. when you say mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients, do we mean using a mixer or whisk or just mix them with a spatula? just asking before trying out this amazing recipe 🙂
You can use a wooden spoon or spatula!!
Just made these using regular sized tins. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THESE!!!! Thank you!!
So glad you liked them! thanks!!
How would these be if I made them a day ahead?
I love to eat them warm but if you put them in an air tight container I’m sure they’d be okay!
Made these and these need more wet ingredients. I wish I would have added more milk.
Yum, these are delicious – thank you! I added a bit more milk, also a bit more apple & slightly less sugar. Taste is amazing, now I just need to try and not eat them all in one sitting. Made about 28 muffins.
Awesome Kylie! Thanks for noting the adjustments!!
These are just so dangerously delicious! I melted the butter instead of cutting it in.. Easier and same result, in fact it eliminates the issue of needing more moisture.
Just made these had to add about 1/2 cup
Milk to get it to a very thick batter wth everything incorporated. Is 1/4 milk correct, certainly isn’t a pourable batter ???? Or did a do something wrong?
I would leave “donut” out of the title! These taste nothing like a donut! I won’t make them again!
Made these tonight and they are awesome! After reading all the comments, I added a couple tablespoons more milk and that seemed to be perfect. It only took about 1/4 cup melted margarine to coat them before dipping them in the cinnamon and sugar mixture. They turned out very nice. I am serving them at a church meeting tomorrow night – but I had to sneak one to try- Yum!
Omg omg my husband just called these the best thing he’s ever eaten in his life. This recipe made 10 minis and 4 regular. And they all disappeared in about 8 minutes. Just came home from apple picking and Can’t wait to make these again. Btw, I used cortland apples.
Oh i’m so glad!Thank you!
When do you put them in the butter? After cool down?
Dip them in butter after you take them out of the oven and have cooled for a few minutes!! Then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar!
I simply love this recipe and make it every week plus any time I visit our an receiving visitors, they are THAT delicious! I have changed it slightly in that i actually melt the butter and use a whole cup of grated apple, it did not change the final result at all but makes the recipe even easier to not have to cut in the butter.