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Homemade Apple-Filled Donut Holes

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Homemade Apple-Filled Donut Holes are soft, deep-fried dough balls stuffed with a warm cinnamon-apple filling, perfect for a cozy fall treat or festive indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • For Apple Filling:
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • For Coating:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, melt butter and add chopped apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes or until apples are soft. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop small amounts of dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  7. Remove donut holes with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  8. Fill a piping bag fitted with a small tip with the cooled apple filling. Poke a hole in each donut hole and pipe in the filling.
  9. In a shallow bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon for coating. Roll warm donut holes in the mixture to coat evenly.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a better flavor contrast.
  • Ensure apple filling is cooled before piping to avoid melting the donut interior.
  • Donut holes are best eaten fresh but can be stored for up to 1 day.
  • You can bake them in a donut hole pan at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes as a healthier option.

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