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Applesauce Doughnuts

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"Try these delicious doughnuts for an old-fashioned taste treat. Serve sprinkled with confectioners sugar, if you wish."
Applesauce Doughnuts Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 39 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 quarts oil for frying
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt onto piece of waxed paper.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 4, 2007 by hazenfree 
Ok, seriously yummy. The kids wanted doughnuts this morning and we amazed them by whipping up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 28, 2003 by SARAHPAT 
This was a delicious recipe for quick and easy doughnuts. Highly recommended! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 16, 2006 by CINDYG99 
Very tasty, and I will make them again. I substituted canned pumpkin measure for measure for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 8, 2003 by Michigan Mommy 
These were my first attempt at making doughnuts and they turned out nicely. My husband really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 9, 2006 by Lisa D. 
This was not the recipe that I was looking for, but tried it anyway. WOW! My husband has made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 21, 2006 by LESLEYfromWI 
The first batch looked terrible but by the second batch I got the hang of it and they actually... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 26, 2009 by Ivy 
Hubby made these this morning, and they are just sinful! We are bringing them to Christmas... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 17, 2007 by steph 
These things were awesome! I followed the recipe exactly as it is. I suggest that you do not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 5, 2006 by Sandi.A 
These were great! I used cinnamon flavored applesauce just because I like the extra spices. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 8, 2003 by reiscakes 
Easy! Fast! Absolutely Delicious! I needed a quick breafast fix and this was the recipe! I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Applesauce Doughnuts

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 155

  • Total Fat: 9.1g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg
  • Sodium: 74mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1.8g

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