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Easy Apple Pie Doughnuts Recipe – Homemade Filled Cinnamon Sugar Treat

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Delicious Apple Pie Doughnuts filled with warm apple pie filling and rolled in cinnamon sugar.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 doughnuts

Ingredients

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2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast 1 cup warm apple cider (110° to 115° F) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted until browned 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature 2 Tablespoons whole milk 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided 3 cups frying oil (refined coconut oil, canola or vegetable oil) 5 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced 3 and 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for filling) 1/4 teaspoon salt (for filling) 1/4 cup white sugar (for filling) 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed (for filling) 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for filling) 2 and 2/2 tablespoons apple cider (for filling) 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for filling) 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating) 1 Tablespoon cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

Combine the yeast and warm cider in a small bowl; set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes. In a stand mixer bowl, combine melted butter and sugar, mix well. Whisk in egg, egg yolk, milk, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, yeast mixture, and 3 cups flour, beat until smooth. Add remaining flour until a soft ball of dough forms around the hook. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until tripled in size, about 1 hour. Punch the dough down, turn it out onto a floured surface, and knead lightly. Roll the dough into a large rectangle about 1/2 inch thick and cut out circles with a dough cutter. Place cut doughnuts on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Heat oil in a large pot to 360°F. Fry doughnuts for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Roll warm doughnuts in cinnamon sugar and set aside. For apple pie filling, melt butter in a skillet, add apples, salt, and sugars; cook until softened. Stir in cinnamon, apple cider, and flour, then cook until thickened. Fill each doughnut with apple pie filling using a pastry bag.

Notes

Best served the same day they are made but can be stored for up to 24 hours. Ensure oil temperature is optimal for frying for best results.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian