Maple donuts are emerging as the must-have autumn treat, surpassing traditional pumpkin and apple flavors. A recent taste test evaluated seven commercially available maple donuts, putting them through a blind ranking to determine which stood out. The results highlight how bakeries and brands are capitalizing on seasonal cravings with maple-infused pastries. Readers curious about the top performers—and the biggest disappointments—can dive into the full comparison.


Move over pumpkin and apple; maple donuts are the seasonal treat we want. We tried seven store-bought maple donuts and ranked them from worst to best.