Applejack Donuts Recipe

Ingredients for Applejack Donuts

• 1 cup shortening
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup applesauce
• 1 large egg
• All Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Ground Nutmeg
• Ground Cinnamon
• Vegetable Oil
• ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)

How to Make Applejack Donuts

1. Beat 1 cup shortening and ¾ cup packed brown sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2. Add ½ cup applesauce and 1 large egg. Beat well to combine.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to ½ inch thickness.
6. Use a 2 ½-inch floured donut cutter to cut out the donuts.
7. Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 2 inches in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot.
8. Heat the oil to 375°F (190°C). Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
9. Carefully place 3-4 donuts in the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.
10. Fry for 1 ½ minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use tongs to flip.
11. Remove the donuts from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
12. In a shallow bowl, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
13. While still warm, gently toss the donuts in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
14. Cool completely on the wire rack before serving and enjoying!