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Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze Recipe

Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze Recipe
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These Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze offer a moist and flavorful twist on traditional donuts, combining warm pumpkin spices with a sweet, silky maple glaze. Perfect for autumn mornings or festive gatherings, these baked treats are easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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Donuts

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Maple Glaze

  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and coat a donut pan with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
  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 evenly combined.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: Using an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the melted butter and light brown sugar on medium-high speed for about 1-2 minutes until well blended.
  4. Add eggs and pumpkin: Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated, then add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing just until combined.
  5. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender.
  6. Fill donut pan and bake: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity nearly full. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly browned and spring back when touched.
  7. Prepare the maple glaze: While the donuts bake, heat the maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat and reduce it to about 1/2 cup, which will take approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter, vanilla extract, and salt until butter melts. Stir in confectioners’ sugar until the glaze is smooth.
  8. Glaze the donuts: Let the baked donuts cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Then dip the tops of the donuts into the maple glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place on a wire rack and let the glaze set before serving.
  9. Serve: Enjoy the donuts warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense donuts.
  • Ensure the maple syrup is reduced properly for a thick glaze that sticks well.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat donuts briefly in a microwave for a warm treat.

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