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Maple Glazed Pumpkin Donuts Recipe Easy Cozy Fall Treats with Candied Pecan Crumble

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Cozy maple glazed pumpkin donuts topped with a buttery, spicy candied pecan crumble, perfect for fall mornings or brunch. These donuts balance cakey softness with a sticky maple glaze and crunchy topping for a comforting seasonal treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60 ml)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (120 ml)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (120 ml)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (30 g)
  • 1–2 tbsp heavy cream or whole milk (15–30 ml)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (120 g)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 g)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (15 g)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6-8 cavity donut pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk granulated sugar, egg, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently until just combined; batter should be thick but pourable.
  5. Fill each donut cavity about 3/4 full using a spoon or piping bag; smooth tops lightly.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until donuts spring back when pressed and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let donuts rest in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. To make candied pecan crumble, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir constantly for 4-5 minutes until pecans are toasted and sugar melts into a sticky coating. Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
  9. Prepare maple glaze by combining maple syrup, powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk until smooth and heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Adjust thickness with more cream if needed.
  10. Dip cooled donuts into warm maple glaze or spoon glaze over each donut. Immediately sprinkle with candied pecan crumble. Let glaze set for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense donuts. Use buttermilk or milk with vinegar for tanginess. Keep an eye on donuts after 15 minutes to prevent drying out. Stir constantly when making pecan crumble to avoid burning. Warm glaze gently if it thickens. Candied pecan crumble can be made a day ahead. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free glaze, substitute heavy cream with coconut or almond milk.

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Keywords: pumpkin donuts, maple glaze, candied pecan crumble, fall treats, cozy donuts, pumpkin spice, easy donuts, baked donuts

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