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Apple Pie Donuts (Gluten Free & Paleo)

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This recipe features gluten-free Apple Streusel Donuts made with cassava flour, providing a delicious alternative for those with dietary restrictions.

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Donuts

Apple Streusel Donuts

The inclusion of fresh apples, a homemade Apple Pie Spice blend, and a streusel topping creates a delightful treat that captures the essence of fall. These donuts are tender, flavorful, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Donuts

Dairy Free Apple Donut Recipe Option

For those who are dairy-free, the recipe offers alternatives such as coconut oil and coconut milk, ensuring minimal impact on flavor. It’s recommended to peel the apples for the best texture in the donuts.

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Donuts

Cassava Flour Donut Recipe

The use of cassava and almond flours not only makes these donuts gluten-free but also adds to their appeal with a great texture and taste. Cassava flour, a staple for gluten- and grain-free baking, pairs wonderfully with almond flour to create a treat everyone will enjoy.

Apple Pie Spice Recipe

Additionally, the recipe includes instructions for making your own Apple Pie Spice. This simple blend enhances the donuts with warm, autumnal flavors, perfect for the fall baking season. This recipe is ideal for those looking to indulge in a classic dessert favorite while adhering to gluten-free and dairy-free dietary needs.

Gluten-Free Donuts
Gluten-Free Apple Pie Donuts

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Donuts

Yield: 7 donuts
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes

Ingredients

Donuts

  • 3/4 cup Cassava Flour
  • 3/4 cup Almond Flour
  • 2 tsp Apple Pie Spice (recipe below)
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 Sweet Apple, peeled & diced (about 1 cup chopped)
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Butter, melted (or Avocado Oil)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1/4 cup Milk (of your choice)
  • 3 Tbsp Maple Syrup

Crumb Topping

  • 1/4 cup Cassava Flour
  • 1/4 cup Maple or Coconut Sugar
  • 1 tsp Apple Pie Spice
  • 3 Tbsp Butter, softened (or Coconut Oil)

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup Maple Sugar, powdered (see notes)
  • 1/4 tsp Apple Pie Spice
  • Up to 1 Tbsp Milk (of your choice)

Apple Pie Spice

  • 1 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp Nutmeg
  • 3/4 tsp Allspice

Instructions

Donuts

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Prepare/oil your donut pan, if necessary. Set aside.
  2. Combine the cassava flour, almond flour, and apple pie spice in a mixing bowl and whisk together.
  3. Add in the remaining donut ingredients and stir to combine. I prefer to use a Danish Whisk, but a wooden spoon or silicone spatula will also work fine. Mix until there are no lumps of dry ingredients.
  4. Divide batter evenly between 7 cavities in the donut pan. I use a large cookie scoop and then press the tops flat with my fingers. Alternately, you can put the batter in a piping bag and cut a large opening at the tip and pipe it into donut pan.
  5. Set aside while you prepare the crumb topping.

Crumb Topping

  1. Add the Crumb Topping ingredients to a small bowl and cut in together with a fork until crumbly and coarse.
  2. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the batter in the donut pan.
  3. Bake donuts in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Remove from oven and let cool until the pan is cool enough to touch. Invert pan on a wire cooling rack and remove the donuts and let cool completely on the wire rack.

Glaze

  1. Combine the powdered maple sugar and 1/4 tsp Apple Pie Spice in a small bowl. Mix together with a fork. Add in 1/2 Tbsp of milk, and stir until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little milk at a time until you get your desired consistency.
  2. Drizzle over the baked donuts and serve fresh. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Apple Pie Spice

  1. Combine all applie pie spice ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to fully combine. Store in a plastic or glass spice jar.

Notes

To powder Maple Sugar, place in a high-powered blender and blend until powdery and lightened in color. It should only take 10-15 seconds, possibly more if it's a lower-power blender.

Nutrition Information
Yield 7 Serving Size 1 donut
Amount Per Serving Calories 368Total Fat 20gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 85mgSodium 309mgCarbohydrates 45gNet Carbohydrates 42gFiber 3gSugar 26gProtein 5g

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Luther Wilson

Thursday 13th of October 2022

Those photos look so delish. I'll have my wife make this for me LOL thank you very much!

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