Best 8 Applesauce Doughnutsdonuts Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma and irresistible taste of homemade applesauce doughnuts, a classic treat that combines the comforting flavors of apples and warm spices with the fluffy goodness of doughnuts. These doughnuts are a perfect blend of sweet and tangy, with a moist and tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Whether you prefer traditional glazed doughnuts or crave the extra decadence of a cinnamon sugar coating, this article has you covered with two irresistible recipes. Dive into the world of applesauce doughnuts and experience a taste of pure bliss.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 :

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



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 pounds mixed apple varieties (Gala, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious), peeled, cored and cut into eighths
1 cup apple juice or water
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Throw the apples, apple juice and lemon juice into a pan and bring it to the boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until the apples are soft, about 15 minutes. Stir through the sugar and mix until melted. Add the cinnamon and stir through.
  • Puree the mixture in a food processor, blender or food mill. If not using right away, leave to cool and then refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calorie, Sodium 4 milligrams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fiber 5.5 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 32 grams

SARAH'S APPLESAUCE



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This applesauce is delicious! I make it for my younger brother all the time and he loves it - and he hates canned applesauce!

Provided by PHATCAT

Categories     Side Dish     Applesauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
¾ cup water
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. Allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 2.7 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

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 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



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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.

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh apples: Fresh apples will give your doughnuts the best flavor and texture. If you can, use a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
  • Peel and core the apples: Be sure to peel and core the apples before you cook them. This will help to remove the tough skin and seeds.
  • Cook the apples until they are soft: The apples should be cooked until they are soft enough to mash easily.
  • Use a food processor or blender to mash the apples: This will help to create a smooth applesauce.
  • Add the applesauce to the doughnut batter: Be sure to add the applesauce to the doughnut batter last. This will help to prevent the doughnuts from becoming too dense.
  • Fry the doughnuts until they are golden brown: The doughnuts should be fried until they are golden brown on both sides.
  • Drain the doughnuts on paper towels: This will help to remove any excess oil.
  • Coat the doughnuts in cinnamon sugar: This will give the doughnuts a delicious sweet and crunchy coating.

Conclusion:

Applesauce doughnuts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover apples, and they can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make delicious applesauce doughnuts that your family and friends will love.

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