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Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze Recipe

Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze Recipe
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Delight in these moist and flavorful Baked Pumpkin Donuts topped with a decadent maple glaze. Perfectly spiced with pumpkin pie spice and enriched with real pumpkin puree, these baked donuts offer a healthier alternative to fried versions, while still delivering a sweet, autumn-inspired treat that’s easy to make at home.

Ingredients

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Donuts

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Maple Glaze

  • ¾ cup maple syrup
  • 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Lightly coat a donut pan with nonstick spray to ensure easy removal after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, kosher salt, and baking soda until well combined and evenly distributed.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the melted butter and packed light brown sugar on medium-high speed for about 1 to 2 minutes until thoroughly blended and smooth.
  4. Add Eggs, Pumpkin, and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Then add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing just until combined to prevent overmixing.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture on low speed, beating just until the batter is combined and smooth, avoiding overmixing which could make the donuts tough.
  6. Scoop Batter into Pan: Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full for optimal donut shape and texture.
  7. Bake the Donuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the donuts turn slightly golden brown and spring back when lightly pressed.
  8. Prepare Maple Glaze: While the donuts bake, heat maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until it reduces to about ½ cup, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then whisk in unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until the butter melts completely. Finally, whisk in the confectioners’ sugar until the glaze is smooth and lump-free.
  9. Glaze Donuts: After baking, let the donuts cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully dip the tops of each donut into the maple glaze, allowing excess to drip off.
  10. Set and Serve: Place the glazed donuts on a wire rack and allow the glaze to set before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can substitute pumpkin pie spice with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves if unavailable.
  • Ensure pumpkin puree is pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, for best results.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and tender.
  • If you don’t have a donut pan, you can use a muffin tin but adjust baking time slightly.
  • For a thicker glaze, chill it briefly before dipping donuts.

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