Apple Butter Doughnuts

By MrsGiggles78

Ingredients

• BROWNED BUTTER ICING:
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large 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
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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.

2. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and 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.

3. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Roll to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cutter.

4. 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.

5. 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.