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Spiced Apple Donuts

Spiced Apple Donuts

Discover the magic of Spiced Apple Donuts perfect for fall. Enjoy a tender brioche filled with sweet spiced apples. A delightful treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising/Chilling Time 14 hours
Total Time 15 hours
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.75 cups Bread Flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons Yeast (instant or active dry)
  • 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons Warm Milk
  • 2.5 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 4.5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter softened and cubed
  • 6 cups Apples peeled, cored, and diced (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.25 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with hook attachment
  • Large saucepan
  • Heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for frying
  • Candy/deep-fry thermometer
  • Piping bag with a round tip

Method
 

  1. Making the Dough (Day 1): Combine bread flour, yeast, warm milk, sugar, eggs, and salt in a stand mixer bowl. Mix on medium speed for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rest for a minute, then add softened butter gradually. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 2 hours. Refrigerate overnight.
  2. Cooking the Apple Filling (Day 1): Toss together diced apples, both sugars, cinnamon, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 40-45 minutes until thickened. Let cool and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Shaping and Frying the Donuts (Day 2): Turn out the dough onto a floured surface, divide into 10 equal pieces. Shape each into tight buns and place on a parchment-lined sheet. Let rise for 4 hours. Heat oil to 345°F (175°C) and fry donuts for 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain and toss in sugar.
  4. Filling the Donuts: After cooling, poke a hole in each donut and use a piping bag to fill with chilled spiced apple filling, stopping when it slightly overflows.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Patience is key; allow the dough to rise properly for the best texture. You can substitute bread flour with all-purpose flour, but it may affect the texture. For a lighter option, try baking the donuts or using whole wheat flour. Leftover spiced apple filling is great on oatmeal, yogurt, or pancakes. Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day. For longer storage, freeze unfilled and sugared donuts for up to 2 months.
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