Applesauce Doughnuts

Name: Applesauce Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 quarts oil for frying; 2.25 cups all-purpose flour; 1.5 teaspoons baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg; 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 0.25 cup milk; 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Try these delicious doughnuts for an old-fashioned taste treat. Serve sprinkled with confectioners sugar, if you wish.

Recipe by Terri

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

4 dozen

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

155	Calories
9g	Fat
17g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 155
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 81mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 2mg	11%
Calcium 22mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 34mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.