Episode 34: Adoration and Apple Pie Donuts

To adore someone in your life is to be blessed. I hope we all have someone we adore.The recipe today is from bakerbynature.comFor the Doughnuts:* 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast* 1 cup warm apple cider (110° to 115° F)* 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted until browned* 1/3 cup granulated sugar* 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature* 2 Tablespoons whole milk* 3/4 teaspoon salt* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon* 3 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided* 3 cups frying oil, (I used refined coconut oil, but you may use canola or vegetable oil)For the Apple Pie Filling:* 5 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced* 3 and 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter* 1/4 teaspoon salt* 1/4 cup white sugar* 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed* 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon* 2 and 1/2 tablespoons apple cider* 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour