{"id":6814,"date":"2021-09-22T16:16:40","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T16:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/?p=6814"},"modified":"2022-09-23T14:52:22","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T14:52:22","slug":"baked-pumpkin-apple-donuts-gluten-free-dairy-free-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/baked-pumpkin-apple-donuts-gluten-free-dairy-free-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Baked Pumpkin Apple Donuts (gluten-free, dairy-free options)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have a hard time choosing between pumpkin and apple?! Then use them both! These Baked Pumpkin Apple Donuts are made with pumpkin puree, diced apple, and apple pie spices<\/strong> (like cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves). They’re fluffy and hearty, and covered in cinnamon sugar for the best Fall treat!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fall is in the air here, so bring on all the pumpkin and apple recipes!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both pumpkin and apple recipes are made with the warm cozy spices of Fall<\/strong> that we all love (like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, allspice, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pumpkin is typically accompanied by pumpkin spice, <\/strong>which is often made of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and allspice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple cinnamon recipes are accompanied by apple pie spice,<\/strong> which is made of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love baking with both of them, so I figured I’d combine the two and the result is sheer magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These Baked Pumpkin Apple Donuts are fluffy and hearty, filled with pumpkin puree, diced apples, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. After they cool, they’re covered in a cinnamon sugar topping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They’re the perfect Fall dessert or fun weekend breakfast!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have only a little leftover pumpkin puree from another recipe, these are a great one to make too (you need just 1\/4 cup of pumpkin puree!). Instead of letting that extra pumpkin puree go to waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, they’re quick and easy to make, and made with simple ingredients. Keep reading for more tips and tricks to get the best Baked Pumpkin Apple Donuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let’s talk donut details.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First, to make these Baked Pumpkin Apple Donuts gluten-free,<\/strong> use a gluten-free all purpose flour blend<\/a>. If you don’t need them to be gluten-free, simply use regular flour instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make these donuts dairy-free,<\/strong> use coconut oil (or a dairy-free butter alternative) and almond milk (or something with a similar consistency).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to use pumpkin PUREE and NOT pumpkin pie filling.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I accidentally bought pumpkin pie filling a few weeks ago… bummer. It’s honestly such an easy mistake to make. But, pumpkin pie filling is filled with other ingredients (like sugar) so it will not work<\/strong> in the place of pumpkin puree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use high quality spices.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They don’t have to be the most expensive jars. But, the $1 spices are not as strong and flavorful as the spices that cost ~$5. Trust me when I say, it’s worth it! I hear often from people that my baked goods are spiced so well. That’s because I spend a little more money on my spices, and it shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Apple to use?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I recommend using Granny Smith, fuji or gala. You can use whatever you have on hand. But, a tart and crisp apple gives you a better flavor and texture after baking. We got a load of wild apples recently and they worked really well in these (since they were so tart and crisp!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Donut options…<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

These Baked Pumpkin Apple Donuts can be made healthier <\/strong>by using only 3 tbsp of maple syrup or honey (in place of the brown sugar in the donuts) or coconut sugar. You can also choose to omit the cinnamon sugar coating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer, a donut glaze can be used instead of the cinnamon sugar topping.<\/strong> I would recommend using the glaze recipe from my Vanilla Donuts<\/a>, and adding a little cinnamon (1\/4 tsp or so) to it. It would also be delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to go full on Pumpkin Spice Donuts instead? <\/em><\/strong>Instead of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg you’ll use 1 tsp of cinnamon, and 1\/8 tsp each of ginger, nutmeg, cloves and allspice. Omit the apple chunks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Look at that pretty pumpkin color, bursting with apple chunks and covered in cinnamon sugar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These Baked Pumpkin Apple Donuts are the best Fall treat. My spoiled kids inhaled them! \ud83d\ude42 They’re hearty, fluffy, easy to make, and filled with some of the best spices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you make them, let me know what you think! <\/strong>Leave a comment and rating, below, and take a picture and share it with me on Instagram<\/a>! I love to see what ya’ll make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want more recipes for other Fall goodies?<\/strong> Check out my Double Chocolate Pumpkin Oat Muffins<\/a>, Pumpkin Pie Crumb Bars<\/a>, Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies<\/a>, and Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\tServings<\/span>: 8<\/span> donuts<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tCalories<\/span>: 151<\/span> kcal<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tAuthor<\/span>: Chelsea Green<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t
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