Apple Butter Drizzle

Sep 17, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Doughnuts finished with apple butter drizzle on a cooling rack

A pourable apple butter drizzle to drizzle over doughnuts. Makes about 1 cup; enough for 12 doughnuts.

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Cool 10 min

Total 25 min

Yield 12 doughnuts

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Ingredients

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doughnuts

½ cup (140.0 g)apple butter
3.0 tbsp (45.0 ml)apple cider
½ cup (60.0 g)confectioners' sugar

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Instructions

Warm the apple butter and cider in a small saucepan, whisking until smooth.
Remove from the heat and whisk in the confectioners' sugar until glossy.
Cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle over doughnuts.

Tips

Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 1 week; rewarm gently until pourable.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make apple butter drizzle?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 10 minutes to cool. It makes about 1 cup; enough for 12 doughnuts.

How should I store apple butter drizzle?

Refrigerate for up to 1 week; rewarm gently until pourable.

A pourable apple butter drizzle to drizzle over doughnuts. Makes about 1 cup; enough for 12 doughnuts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

41 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

10.4g Carbs

0.1g Protein

9.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~492 cal · 0g fat · 125g carbs · 1g protein · 115g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 41 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 8 min·0.5 mi·~950 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 6 min·0.3 mi·~600 steps
Moderate cycling 4 min·0.8 mi
Swimming laps 6 min
Jogging 4 min·0.3 mi·~650 steps
Stair climbing 4 min·~350 steps
Dancing 7 min
Bodyweight circuit training 4 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 10 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.