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Velvety Apple Cinnamon Doughnut Rings

Soft homemade apple doughnut rings packed with warm cinnamon flavor and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 doughnut rings
Course: Fried Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Doughnut Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup grated apple Honeycrisp or Gala
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • heavy pot
  • whisk
  • doughnut cutter

Method
 

  1. Whisk together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Mix wet ingredients separately and combine with dry ingredients.
  3. Fold in grated apples and chill dough for 20 minutes.
  4. Roll dough, cut doughnut rings, and heat oil to 350°F.
  5. Fry doughnuts until golden brown and drain.
  6. Brush with butter and coat in cinnamon sugar before serving.

Notes

For best texture, maintain consistent oil temperature and coat doughnuts while still warm.