Best 10 Applesauce Doughnutsdonuts Recipes

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Applesauce doughnuts are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. Made with simple ingredients like applesauce, flour, sugar, and spices, these doughnuts are moist, fluffy, and bursting with apple flavor. Whether you prefer them classic or topped with a sweet glaze, cinnamon sugar, or even chopped nuts, applesauce doughnuts are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for applesauce doughnuts, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect results every time.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

APPLESAUCE DONUTS



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A batch of warm Applesauce Donuts are the perfect cooking project for a cool fall day. Everyone loves homemade donuts and our Applesauce Icing takes this tasty breakfast or snack recipe to the next level.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 cup sugar
1 cup Homemade Applesauce or unsweetened applesauce
0.5 cup buttermilk or sour milk*
0.25 cup butter, melted
Vegetable oil for deep-fat frying
1 Applesauce Icing
Homemade Applesauce and/or sweetened whipped cream (optional)
Ground cinnamon and/or ground nutmeg (optional)
Apple peel ribbons (optional)
5 red cooking apples (the mushier the better), cored and seeded
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup apple juice or apple cider
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 cup powdered sugar
0.75 cup Homemade Applesauce or unsweetened applesauce
0.25 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, the 1 tablespoon cinnamon, the salt, and baking soda. In another large bowl whisk together eggs and egg yolk. Add sugar, the 1 cup Homemade Applesauce, the buttermilk, and melted butter; whisk until well mixed. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. Use your hands to mix together until all of the flour is moistened. Cover and chill dough about 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  • On a floured surface, roll out dough to a 1/2 inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured 2 1/2-inch doughnut cutter, rerolling dough as necessary. Fry doughnuts, two or three doughnuts and doughnut holes at a time, in deep hot oil (365°F) for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden, turning once. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Dip warm doughnuts and doughnut holes in Applesauce Icing. If desired, serve with whipped cream and/or additional applesauce; sprinkle with additional cinnamon and/or nutmeg. If desired, garnish with apple peel ribbons. Homemade Applesauce
  • In a Dutch oven combine red cooking apples; granulated sugar; apple juice or apple cider; and ground cinnamon. Bring to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook for 45 to 60 minutes or until apples are soft enough to puree. Transfer apple mixture to a blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until sauce texture. (If you prefer, use a hand blender to puree the apple mixture.) Makes about 3 1/2 cups. Applesauce Icing
  • In a medium bowl combine powdered sugar, Homemade Applesauce or unsweetened applesauce, and water. Whisk together until smooth. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 234 mg, Sugar 31 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize 20 doughnuts and holes, UnsaturatedFat 14 g

APPLESAUCE DOUGHNUTS



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What could be tastier than fresh doughnuts? Your family will love these cinnamon-applesauce wonders!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h18m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup applesauce
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
Vegetable oil
Cinnamon-sugar mixture, if desired

Steps:

  • Beat 1 1/3 cups of the flour and the remaining ingredients except oil and cinnamon-sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, until blended. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in remaining 2 cups flour. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until dough stiffens.
  • Heat oil (2 to 3 inches) in deep fryer or 3-quart saucepan to 375°F. Divide dough in half. Place half of the dough on well-floured cloth-covered surface; gently roll in flour to coat. Gently roll dough 3/8 inch thick. Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Slide doughnuts into hot oil, using wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise to surface. Fry 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Carefully remove from oil (do not prick surfaces); drain on paper towels. Sprinkle hot doughnuts with cinnamon-sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Doughnut, Sodium 320 mg

APPLESAUCE DOUGHNUTS



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Try these delicious doughnuts for an old-fashioned taste treat. Serve sprinkled with confectioners sugar, if you wish.

Provided by RAINVILLE

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 quarts oil for frying
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup milk
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt onto piece of waxed paper.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer at medium speed to beat together sugar, brown sugar and eggs until fluffy. Beat in 2 tablespoon oil. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture, alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients, until well blended. Stir in applesauce and vanilla.
  • Carefully drop batter by level tablespoons, 3 or 4 at a time, into hot oil. Do not overcrowd pan or oil may overflow. Fry, turning once with tongs, for 3 minutes or until golden. Transfer with tongs to paper toweling to drain. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 81 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

APPLESAUCE DROP DOUGHNUTS



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"I made these tasty cake doughnuts often when our children were growing up," says Frances Poste of Wall, South Dakota. "They're quick and easy."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup milk
Oil for deep-fat frying
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk (the batter will be thick). , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter a few at a time into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels; roll in sugar while warm.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY APPLE 'DOUGHNUTS' RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, egg, buttermilk, milk, apples, sunflower oil, sugar

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 12 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3 tablespoons buttermilk
⅓ cup milk
4 apples
2 cups sunflower oil, for frying
½ cup sugar, for coating

Steps:

  • For the batter, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Mix in the egg and buttermilk.
  • Gradually stir in the milk.
  • Next, core the apples and slice vertically into doughnut-size rings. Each apple should give you about 3 rings.
  • Heat the oil in a deep frying pan to 180˚C (350°F).
  • Evenly coat each apple slice in the batter mix.
  • Carefully lay the doughnuts into the oil and fry for a few minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towel before coating in sugar.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 18 grams

APPLESAUCE DOUGHNUTS WITH BUTTERMILK



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My mom made these when I was a little girl. We would love to help her and of course eat them afterward. Dust with powdered sugar, granulated sugar or cinnamon. Delicious!

Provided by Sue Brown

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 quarts oil for deep frying
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 eggs
¾ cup applesauce
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground mace
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup buttermilk
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, beat together white sugar, butter, eggs and applesauce. In a separate bowl, stir together flour baking powder, salt, baking soda, mace and cinnamon. Stir flour mixture into the egg mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Mix until a stiff dough is formed.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 3/4 to 1 inch thick sheet. Make sure to roll the dough to an even thickness. Cut out doughnuts with a doughnut cutter.
  • Carefully slide doughnuts into hot oil. Turn doughnuts as soon as they rise to the surface. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 171.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

APPLESAUCE DOUGHNUTS/DONUTS



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I got this recipe from an online friend, and they sound delish, so I thought I'd save them here! Let me know what you think!

Provided by angie_pangie

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 1 doughnut, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup applesauce
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
vegetable oil, for frying
cinnamon-sugar mixture

Steps:

  • Beat 1-1/3 cups of the flour and remaining ingredients (except oil and cinnamon/sugar mixture)with an electric mixer on low speed, until just blended.
  • Stir in remaining flour and beat on medium speed for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Cover dough and refrigerate for about 1 hour (dough should be stiff after refrigeration).
  • Heat 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil in a fryer or heavy (3 quart) saucepan to 375°F (for perfect doughnuts use a themometer).
  • Divide dough in half and roll each half out on a well floured pastry board to 3/8" thick. Cut with a well floured doughnut cutter, or use a 3" cup and a clean pop bottle lid for the center.
  • Carefully slide cut doughnuts into hot oil, using a wide spatula. Cook 2 or 3 doughnuts at a time, so as not to lower the tempeture of the oil too much. Fry 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Carefully remove from the oil (do not prick) and drain on papertowels.
  • If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar mixture while still hot.

APPLESAUCE DOUGHNUTS



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Provided by Wanna Make This?

Categories     dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 12 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
1 cup smooth applesauce
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cinnamon, salt, baking soda and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
  • Beat 2/3 cup of the sugar and shortening in another bowl with a mixer on medium speed until sandy. Beat in the egg and yolk, then gradually mix in the applesauce, scraping the bowl. Beat in half of the flour mixture, then the buttermilk and vanilla, and then the remaining flour mixture. Mix to make a sticky dough; do not overmix.
  • Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper in a baking sheet and pat into the size of the baking sheet, about 1/2-inch thick. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Cut the chilled dough into 12 rounds, using a floured 3-inch biscuit cutter, then cut out the middles with a 1-inch cutter (or use a doughnut cutter). Slip 2 or 3 doughnuts at a time into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side, adjusting the heat as needed. Transfer to the paper towels to drain.
  • Mix the remaining 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a medium bowl. Toss the doughnuts in the cinnamon-sugar. Serve warm.

APPLE DOUGHNUTS



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 18 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup vegetable oil plus oil for frying
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup fresh apple cider
1 large egg
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 cups unbleached flour, approximately
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, oil, buttermilk and cider. Whisk in the egg and applesauce (see recipe below).
  • In a small bowl, sift two and a half cups of the flour with the mace, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda. Add this mixture to the applesauce mixture and mix to make a soft dough, adding additional flour as needed.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and dust liberally with flour. Flour your hands and knead the dough, adding additional flour as necessary, to make a soft dough that is no longer sticky. Roll the dough to one-half-inch thickness and cut with a doughnut cutter. Place the cut doughnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and place in the refrigerator. The cut doughnuts can be refrigerated for several hours, if desired.
  • Pour at least two inches of oil into a deep pan and bring it to 375 degrees over moderate heat. Dip a spatula into the hot oil and slide the doughnuts into the oil three or four at a time and fry them a minute or so on each side, until golden brown. They should take about three minutes each to fry. If they brown in less time than that, your oil is too hot.
  • Lift the fried doughnuts out of the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on several thicknesses of paper towel to drain. Dust them with sifted confectioners' sugar while they are still warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 183, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 68 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APPLE-STUFFED DOUGHNUTS RECIPE BY TASTY



Apple-stuffed Doughnuts Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, egg, buttermilk, milk, apples, sunflower oil, sugar

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Snacks

Yield 12 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
¼ cup buttermilk
⅓ cup milk
4 apples
2 ¼ cups sunflower oil, for frying
½ cup sugar, for coating

Steps:

  • For the batter, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Mix in the egg and buttermilk.
  • Gradually stir in the milk.
  • Next, core the apples and slice vertically into doughnut-size rings. Each apple should give you about 3 rings.
  • Heat the oil in a deep frying pan to 180˚C (350°F).
  • Coat each apple ring in the batter.
  • Carefully lay the doughnuts into the oil and fry for a few minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towel before coating in sugar.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 18 grams

Tips:

  • Prep Work: Before you start, make sure to soften your butter and let your buttermilk come to room temperature. You can microwave the butter in short bursts for a few seconds at a time until softened, or let it sit out at room temperature for about 30 minutes. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Mixing the Dough: Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can result in tough doughnuts. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and no dry streaks remain. You can use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large bowl and a wooden spoon to mix the dough.
  • Chilled Dough: After mixing the dough, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This will make the dough easier to handle and roll out.
  • Cutting the Dough: Use a sharp doughnut cutter or a glass dipped in flour to cut out the doughnuts. Make sure to flour your work surface well to prevent the dough from sticking.
  • Frying the Doughnuts: Heat the oil to 375°F (190°C) in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Carefully drop the doughnuts into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the doughnuts from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Coating the Doughnuts: While the doughnuts are still warm, coat them in your favorite topping. You can use granulated sugar, cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, or a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.

Conclusion:

Applesauce doughnuts are an easy and delicious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their soft and fluffy texture, sweet蘋果醬 flavor, and crispy exterior, they're sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give applesauce doughnuts a try!

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