Cinnamon Sugar Apple Beignets
By Sammi Brondo — September 18, 2026
Looking for a fun way to use up apples? These Cinnamon Sugar Apple Beignets are the perfect sweet treat! Fresh apple slices are coated in a simple batter, cooked until golden, tossed in cinnamon sugar, and drizzled with caramel for an irresistible apple dessert that’s easy to make.
I’m determined to find different ways to use apples this season.
I’ve found that I either 1) go apple picking and come home with way too apples, or more often, 2) buy plenty of apples after my kids love them… only for them to no longer be interested.
Always happens, right?!
These Apple Beignets are such a fun and delicious way to use apples.
And if you’ve been here a while I’m sure you’ve heard me say: food is meant to be enjoyed.
It’s fun – and important – to use seasonal produce not only to make the nutritious meals possible, but also to make food that just tastes good too.
Yes, apples do add nutrients and fiber to these beignets. But we’re not eating them for those reasons. And it’s so important to me that you know that that’s perfectly okay.
There are so many reasons to eat food outside of just nutrition:
Physical hunger. Taste hunger. Practical hunger (read more about the different types of hunger here).
And of course, you’re always allowed to eat something just because it sounds good.
Eating food just because it sounds good allows you to experience the full range of food.
It gives you the freedom to eat food that’s just delicious, food that’s nutritious, and everything in between.
So please remember, food has many purposes – whether that’s nutrition, flavor, nostalgia, experiences, or something else.
And while we’re not making this recipe for its nutrients, you are 100% allowed to use seasonal apples in this way.
More than allowed – I encourage it.
Why You’ll Love These Cinnamon Sugar Apple Beignets
If you’re looking for a simple fall dessert, look no further. These beignets are made with a few easy ingredients and are so simple to make.
This is a great way to use apples too. When you want something sweet in the fall and have plenty of apples to use, this is a great recipe to make.
Plus, this fall recipe makes so many beignets! Serve these to guests or make a big batch over the weekend. For apple lovers, this is one of the most satisfying fall desserts ever.
How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Apple Beignets
Prep ingredients
Prepare your ingredients to make these Cinnamon Sugar Apple Beignets: You’ll need red apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Mcintosh all work well), flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, and caramel to drizzle.
For the cinnamon sugar, you’ll need granulated sugar and cinnamon.
Remove core & cut apples
Using an apple corer, remove the core from the apples. Cut the apples into thin slices, about 1/2 or 1/4-inch wide. Place in a bowl and set aside.
Make the batter
In a separate medium bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix to combine. Add the eggs and almond milk to the bowl. Whisk well until the batter is smooth.
Dip apples in the batter
Add the coconut oil to a large pan over medium heat (use about 2 tablespoons of oil for each batch of apples you cook).
While the oil heats, use a fork to dip each apple slice one by one in the batter. Make sure that the apple is fully covered in the batter, but not drenched.
Add apples to pan
Once the oil is hot (you should be able to feel the heat with your hand slightly above the pan), add the apple slices to the pan, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook them in 2 or 3 batches.
Cook until browned
Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned and cook through. Place on a large plate to cool and set aside.
Make cinnamon sugar
Combine the sugar with the cinnamon and mix well.
Toss in cinnamon sugar
Toss each apple beignet generously in cinnamon sugar.
Drizzle with carmel
Drizzle Cinnamon Sugar Apple Beignets with caramel.
Serve
Serve these Cinnamon Sugar Apple Beignets for dessert.
If You Like These Cinnamon Sugar Apple Beignets, Try These
- Apple Cinnamon Skillet Cookie
- Chocolate Chip Apple Blondies
- 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Apple Bars
- Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bars
- Fluffy Blender Pumpkin Pancakes
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Apples: Any red apple will work well – Honeycrisp, McIntosh, or Gala apples are recommended.
- Sugar: You’ll use granulated sugar for this recipe both in the batter and to make the cinnamon sugar.
- Flour: This recipe calls for all-purpose flour. I haven’t tried it with any other types of flour.
- Milk: I use almond milk, but you can also use a dairy milk or other non-dairy alternative.
- Oil: Coconut oil or vegetable oil work best here. I tried these with olive oil and they just don’t come out as well.
- Eggs: Eggs help bind the batter together.
- Cinnamon: Make sure you have plenty of cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar!
- Caramel: While this is just used to drizzle on top of the beignets, it’s optional but highly recommended:
Cinnamon Sugar Apple Beignets Tips
- Cooking tips: Make sure the oil is hot before adding the beignets! They’ll cook faster, more uniformly, and will brown better. It’s also helpful to add a little drop of batter to the inside circle of the apple after you place them on the pan to cook so that they come out looking more like pancakes than donuts. Finally, a non-stick pan is best to use here so that the beignets flip easily without sticking to the pan.
- Make ahead: Make these beignets ahead of time and store them per the below. Simply wait to add the caramel drizzle until eating and/or serving.
- Storage: Store beignets in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can reheat them in the microwave or on broil in the oven if you want them a little crispy on the outside (watch so that they don’t burn!).
Frequently Asked Questions
Ingredients
- 1 lb red apples about 3-4 medium-sized apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Mcintosh all work well)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- Coconut oil for cooking
- Caramel to drizzle
Cinnamon sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Using an apple corer, remove the core from the apples. Cut the apples into thin slices, about 1/2 or 1/4-inch wide. Place in a bowl and set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix to combine.
- Add the eggs and almond milk to the bowl. Whisk well until the batter is smooth.
- Add the coconut oil to a large pan over medium heat (use about 2 tablespoons of oil for each batch of apples you cook).
- While the oil heats, use a fork to dip each apple slice one by one in the batter. Make sure that the apple is fully covered in the batter, but not drenched.
- Once the oil is hot (you should be able to feel the heat with your hand slightly above the pan), add the apple slices to the pan, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook them in 2 or 3 batches.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned and cook through. Place on a large plate to cool and set aside.
- Make the cinnamon sugar. Combine the sugar with the cinnamon and mix well. Toss each apple beignet generously in cinnamon sugar.
- Drizzle with caramel and serve.
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