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Apple Butter Doughnuts

In my family, it's a tradition to make these lovely spiced doughnuts after sledding. The whole family gathers in the kitchen to talk and laugh while we mix these up and fry them. We all think they are the best ever!—

30 ServingsPrep: 45 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min./batch

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup apple butter
Oil for deep-fat frying
BROWNED BUTTER ICING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2
minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in vanilla.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and

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Apple Butter Doughnuts (continued)

Directions (continued)

nutmeg. Combine evaporated milk and lemon juice; let stand 1 minute.
Stir in apple butter. Add flour mixture to the creamed mixture
alternately with apple butter mixture, beating well after each
addition. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Roll to 1/4-in.
thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter.
In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry
doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain
on paper towels.
In a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat until golden
brown, about 5 minutes. Pour into a small bowl; beat in the
confectioners’ sugar, milk and vanilla. Frost doughnuts. Yield:
2-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 doughnut equals 223 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 176 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.