I’m loving this fall more than any other. Something about this time of year just feels so welcoming and special. But this year, more so than ever. I think it’s because spring and summer weren’t great. So I’m really leaning into fall. I love this season SO MUCH. And I just adore fall/holiday baking more than anything. I’ve been having fun with fall recipes this year. Today I’m sharing the cutest little apple munchkin doughnut holes. I love these and yes, I totally took the word munchkins from Dunkin Donuts. It’s the cutest name! Now that it’s October, I’ve been seeing so much pumpkin. And I too have been using more pumpkin than ever before. But I wanted to bring back an apple recipe, because fall is still apple season too! Apple cider doughnuts are always a fall favorite. These are just a simple variation on the classic fall treat. It’s the sweet maple glaze that keeps everyone reaching for more!
The details
Step 1: butter and sugar the mini muffin pan This is important. You must butter each muffin cavity, then sprinkle with a little cinnamon sugar. While the doughnuts bake, the sugar caramelizes on the outside and gives each doughnut a bit of crispness. Step 2: boil the cider Start by boiling down the cider. I’ve been doing this for pretty much every sweet apple recipe I’ve shared. Boiling the cider gives you an even more concentrated flavor that really comes through in the end. When the cider has boiled and reduced, let it cool. Step 3: mix the batter and bake This goes fast. Mix the boiled cider, with the eggs, apple butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. For the dry ingredients, I use a mix of all-purpose flour and white whole-wheat flour. You can use one or the other, or half and half. Then, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix to just combine. Now bake the batter into mini muffins or just make regular muffin doughnut “munchkins”. Step 4: make the glaze This is not fancy. Mix powdered sugar with maple syrup, a pinch of cinnamon, and a generous pinch of flaky sea salt. Thin the glaze with apple cider. Dip, toss to coat, and dunk again in the maple glaze. I do this while the bits are just a little warm. Then, ideally, you eat one, two, three, or more! Serve these with coffee or hot cocoa or even a steaming mug of cider. A real fall treat! Looking for fall recipes? Here are a few ideas: Soft Pumpkin Spice Ginger Cookies with Brown Butter Icing Haunted Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark Pumpkin Butter Cinnamon Roll Bread Brown Butter Apple Blondies with Cinnamon Maple Glaze Haunted Pumpkin Patch Margarita Cinnamon Crunch Apple Butter Soft Pretzel Knots Salted Maple Apple Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds Cinnamon Spiced Apple Fritters with Vanilla Coffee Glaze Baked Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cider Doughnut Holes Lastly, if you make these Salted Apple Maple Munchkins, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
