Fun, colorful, and wholesome Apple Fruit Donuts made with crisp apple slices, cream cheese frosting, and sprinkles for a festive and healthy treat.

Fresh apples – firm and crisp varieties like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith

Cream cheese – plain or whipped, regular or reduced-fat

Food coloring (optional) – for colorful cream cheese “glaze”

Sprinkles – rainbow or seasonal varieties

Apple corer, pastry tip, or small cookie cutter – to cut the donut hole

1. Wash and dry the apples thoroughly.

2. Slice apples into ¾-inch thick rings.

3. Use an apple corer, pastry tip, or small cookie cutter to remove the center and create the donut hole.

4. Stir cream cheese until smooth; optionally add a drop or two of food coloring and mix well.

5. Spread cream cheese frosting evenly on each apple ring.

6. Top with sprinkles and serve immediately.

For the best results, serve the Apple Fruit Donuts right after making them to keep the apples fresh and crisp.

To prevent browning, you can lightly brush apple slices with lemon juice before frosting.

Kids can help decorate by spreading cream cheese and adding sprinkles—it makes a fun activity!

Try seasonal toppings like crushed candy canes for winter, pastel sprinkles for spring, or chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.

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