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Applesauce Doughnuts

SUBMITTED BY: RAINVILLE PHOTO BY: LESLEYfromWI

"Try these delicious doughnuts for an old-fashioned taste treat. Serve sprinkled with confectioners sugar, if you wish."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 28 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
Read Reviews (27)
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

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 0 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 0 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 0 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 0 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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2007 by Kooking Kayla
Very good. Followed the recipe (besides I forgot to add the oil until I reviewed the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2007 by Lotrgal922