Description
Maple pecan donuts bring Canadian breakfast charm to morning tables with irresistible sweetness. Rich glazed pastries offer a perfect balance of nutty crunch and smooth maple elegance that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze and Sweetener:
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat the donut pan with non-stick spray.
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Create a smooth batter by gently incorporating milk, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until just integrated.
- Carefully fold chopped pecans into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Use a piping bag to precisely fill each donut cavity, avoiding overfilling.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge clean and dry.
- Let donuts rest in the pan for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prepare the maple glaze by whisking maple syrup and powdered sugar until smooth and glossy.
- Dunk each cooled donut into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off, then place on a wire rack to set.
Notes
- Swap wheat flour with almond or coconut flour for a gluten-free version that maintains the donuts’ tender texture.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their rich, nutty flavor and add an extra layer of depth to the recipe.
- Use a zip-lock bag with a corner snipped off as a budget-friendly alternative to a piping bag for precise donut shaping.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a lower-calorie, diabetic-friendly option without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg