Ingredients:
For the Doughnuts:
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast ๐
1 cup warm apple cider (110ยฐ to 115ยฐF) ๐
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted until browned ๐ง
1/3 cup granulated sugar ๐ฌ
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature ๐ฅ
2 tbsp whole milk ๐ฅ
3/4 tsp salt ๐ง
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg ๐ฐ
1 tsp ground cinnamon ๐ฟ
3 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour ๐พ
3 cups frying oil (coconut, canola, or vegetable oil) ๐ข๏ธ
For the Apple Pie Filling:
5 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced ๐
3 and 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter ๐ง
1/4 tsp salt ๐ง
1/4 cup white sugar ๐ฌ
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed ๐ฌ
2 tsp ground cinnamon ๐ฟ
2 and 1/2 tbsp apple cider ๐
1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour ๐พ
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating: